Fernando Mendoza’s standout performance has pushed him to the forefront of the Heisman Trophy race. Yet, his connection with fellow finalist Marcel Reed—shaped by time spent together over the summer—provides a compelling subplot to this year’s competition.

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit has jump-started the 2025 Heisman Trophy debate by revealing his early favorite. As Penn State gears up to face Oregon, his forecast adds a spark of intrigue to the season’s biggest matchup.

Despite clinching the 2024 Heisman Trophy, rookie Travis Hunter of the Jacksonville Jaguars finds himself without an elite rating in “Madden NFL 26,” leaving fans puzzled.

Travis Hunter, the celebrated Colorado two-way star and Heisman Trophy winner, accepted his degree at CU’s commencement ceremony on Thursday. Marking his final moments at Folsom Field, Hunter is set to begin his NFL journey by reporting to rookie minicamp in Jacksonville on Friday.