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Heisman Race Heats Up: Big Ten Title Decider
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Big Ten championship features two Heisman contenders: Mendoza and Sayin.
- Pavia's strong performance places him as a serious Heisman contender.
- Past Heisman winners often won their conference championship games.
The Heisman Trophy race has reached a critical juncture with the Big Ten championship game between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, previously the front-runner, saw his lead narrow significantly after a modest performance last week, while Ohio State's Julian Sayin remains a strong contender.
Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia has surged into contention, delivering an impressive performance that has captured voters' attention and is challenging the established leaders. His strong showing has made the race for the prestigious award more unpredictable than ever.
Historical data indicates a strong correlation between winning conference championship games and securing the Heisman Trophy, adding further significance to the upcoming clash for Mendoza and Sayin. The voting period is set to open soon, with the winner announced on December 13.
