There was an expectation early this year that both the Heisman class and the 2026 NFL draft class of quarterbacks were going to be loaded, with the likes of Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, and LaNorris Sellers projected to be at the top of the sport.

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin came up short in the 2025 Heisman Trophy race. Here's why, along with full voting results.

Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss: Lacy ranks second in the FBS in rushing touchdowns with 20 after emerging as one of the sport's top breakout stars. The Missouri transfer is averaging five yards per carry and also has 25 receptions.

Fittingly for the bright lights of the Big Apple, the quartet of finalists put their most fashionable feet forward as they arrived for the trophy's conferral.

Notre Dame’s star running back Jeremiyah Love wasn’t able to bring the Heisman Trophy back to South Bend, as he finished third in the voting.

With the Heisman Trophy win, Mendoza now has three awards this season - he also won The Maxwell and the O'Brien award. This past season, he not only led Indiana to the No. 1 overall seed with a 13-0 record, but he's going into the CFP, having thrown for nearly 3,000 yards, 33 touchdowns and just six interceptions.

Heisman voters rank 3 players. For many, that leaves no room on ballot for non-skill-position players such as Texas Tech football's Jacob Rodriguez.

Heisman Trophy voters must do a better job of recognizing players other than quarterbacks. Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez deserved more votes.