As the schedule reaches Week 9, here are SB Nation’s top ten candidates for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, ranked. Indiana’s dream season rolled on with a 38-13 win over Michigan State, and in victory, quarterback Fernando Mendoza connected on 24-of-28 passes for 332 yards and four touchdowns.

SportsLine college football expert Thomas Casale breaks down the latest Heisman Trophy odds ahead of Week 9 of the 2025 college football season

The Aggies edged out Arkansas in a high-scoring battle, and Reed was right in the middle of it. He stayed turnover-free and delivered in big moments to keep A&M’s undefeated season alive. A big test awaits next week as they face an LSU defense that could be getting linebacker Whit Weeks back.

Vanderbilt football launched a Heisman Trophy campaign for quarterback Diego Pavia, including a website displaying the senior's accolades and stats.

Not only are the Buckeyes 7-0 straight up (SU), they're 6-0-1 against the spread (ATS). Both those records are the best in the country. They're also averaging 36.4 points per contest.

Vanderbilt football QB Diego Pavia has catapulted into conversations for the Heisman and even fueling College Football Playoff chatter.

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Every Tuesday morning during the 2025 college football season, we will be grading the performance of the top 20 quarterbacks in the nation.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti said quarterback Fernando Mendoza prepares better than any player he's ever been around. But nothing could've readied Mendoza for the sights and sounds he witnessed Saturday evening from Memorial Stadium's Northeast corner.

Diego Pavia should be in contention for the Heisman, Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea said after a win over LSU.

SUBSCRIBE to our emails here. Week 8 of college football more than delivered. With multiple upsets and massive victories, let’s take a look at two performances that will define the season of two big-name programs.