The best player in college football will be crowned on Saturday, December 13, in New York City with the awarding of the Heisman Trophy.

One of the most intriguing storylines of the 2025 college football season is that we could be headed toward one of the closest Heisman trophy battles in the sport's history. We head into championship weekend with no clear front-runner, and the results of this weekend's games will likely determine the winner.

Not only is this week pivotal for the College Football Playoff — led by No. 1 Ohio State taking on No. 2 Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game — it is a chance for some of college football’s best players to make their closing arguments to Heisman Trophy voters.

The focus of the 2025 Heisman Trophy race will be on the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday. Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza enters championship weekend as the Heisman favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook.

The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award in college football. It is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player. The first Heisman Trophy was awarded in 1935 to Jay Berwanger, a running back from the University of Chicago.

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