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Heisman Race Heats Up: Mendoza Leads the Pack
10/31/2025
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Story summary
- The Heisman Trophy race tightens as Indiana's Fernando Mendoza emerges as the front-runner after a stellar season.
- Mendoza has thrown for nearly 2,000 yards and 24 touchdowns to guide the 8-0 Hoosiers.
- Georgia Tech's Haynes King and BYU's Bear Bachmeier are also contenders, with Bachmeier as a freshman.
- Oregon's Dante Moore faces uncertainty after an injury, adding to the competition's stakes in the final weeks.
