Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who led the No. 1 Hoosiers to a perfect 13-0 record and their first Big Ten title since 1967, captured the 91st Heisman Trophy on Saturday night.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq as 2026 Heisman Trophy: Way-too-early favorites for college football's top award. The 2025 Heisman Trophy ceremony wrapped up at the Jazz at Lincoln Center's Appel Room in New York City on Saturday night.

Two years ago Indiana University was 3-9 and had more losses than any college football program in history. At the time, Fernando Mendoza V was struggling his way through his first year as a starter at Cal.