Heisman Trophy 2025 winner: When will the winner be announced? Diego Pavia, Fernando Mendoza or Julian Sayin?

The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner will be announced during the live ceremony on Saturday

Published on: Dec 14, 2025, 06:28:32 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner will be announced during the live ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 8 PM ET from Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. The event airs on ABC and streams on ESPN+, Disney+, and Paramount+.

Heisman Trophy candidates Jeremiyah Love of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, left, Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana Hoosiers, Diego Pavia of the Vanderbilt Commodores and Julian Sayin (Getty Images via AFP)

Finalists

The four finalists, announced December 8, are:

Fernando Mendoza (Indiana QB): Led undefeated Hoosiers to Big Ten title.

Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt QB): Orchestrated historic 10-win season.

Julian Sayin (Ohio State QB): Guided Buckeyes to 12-0 regular season.

Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame RB): Explosive rusher and only non-QB finalist.

Current Odds

Fernando Mendoza: -1000 to -1800 (over 90% implied probability)

Diego Pavia: +600 to +900

Julian Sayin: +40000

Jeremiyah Love: +25000

Mendoza is the overwhelming favorite after Indiana's perfect season and his nation-leading stats (33 TD passes). Pavia's underdog story keeps him in contention, while Sayin and Love are longshots.

No winner has leaked yet. Tune in for the reveal!

Heisman Trophy 2025 Ceremony FAQ

Q: When is the 2025 Heisman Trophy Ceremony?

A: The ceremony takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.

Q: Where is the event held?

A: It will be at the Appel Room in Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City.

Q: Where can I watch the Heisman Trophy Ceremony?

A: The live broadcast airs on ABC for the first time, hosted by Chris Fowler. Stream on ESPN app, Disney+, Paramount+, fuboTV (free trial), or other ABC platforms.

Q: Who are the 2025 Heisman finalists?

A: The four finalists are Fernando Mendoza (Indiana QB), Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt QB), Julian Sayin (Ohio State QB), and Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame RB).

Q: Who is the favorite to win the 2025 Heisman?

A: Fernando Mendoza is the overwhelming favorite at -1000 to -1800 odds, after leading Indiana to an undefeated season and Big Ten title.

Q: When was the winner announced?

A: The winner is revealed live during the ceremony.

Q: How many Heisman winners have there been?

A: This is the 91st Heisman Trophy awarded since 1935.

Q: What if I miss the live show?

A: Replays and highlights will be available on ESPN platforms and YouTube shortly after.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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