Indiana Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza said Monday that he's thrilled to have won the Heisman Trophy, but now it's time to turn all of his attention to the College Football Playoff.

Several postseason awards were handed out on Dec. 12 during the Home Depot College Football Awards show. Follow along for a recap.

The Indiana Hoosiers could win the national title and still wind up with an elite quarterback in 2026 should Fernando Mendoza. Monday, a quarterback with elite playoff experience hit the open market.

Pavia acknowledged that his response to the loss was disrespectful and dropped some serious praise for the Heisman winner. Mendoza won the award by a comfortable margin, collecting 643 first-place votes and 2,362 total points to second-place Pavia’s 189 first-place votes and 1,435 total points.

Bleacher Report’s final quarterback rankings for the 2025 regular season focus on more than just box scores. This list highlights the quarterbacks who defined Saturdays, lifted programs, and consistently delivered when the stakes were highest.