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2025 Heisman Trophy

Mendoza’s Triumphant Moment Presents a Platform to Serve Others

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By Cameron Cocquyt | @CameronCocquyt Sports Capital Journalism Program NEW YORK — Emotions ran high when Fernando Mendoza finally heard his name called, pressed his eyes shut, and took the stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center to accept the 2025 Heisman Trophy. With tears in his eyes and a shaky voice, the first recipient in… Read more »

‘The Greatest Day of my Life’: Fernando Mendoza Wins Heisman Trophy

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By Chris Schumerth | @ChrisSchumerth Sports Capital Journalism Program NEW YORK — “HEISMENDOZA….HEISMENDOZA….” The party crashers were there to celebrate the guest of honor. For the first time in the 127-year history of Indiana University football, the 91st Heisman Trophy was awarded to quarterback Fernando Mendoza, whose teammates celebrated college football’s most prestigious award by… Read more »

Mendoza Considers a Legacy: A Heisman That Would Become Bloomington’s

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By Cameron Cocquyt | @CameronCocquyt Sports Capital Journalism Program NEW YORK — When Fernando Mendoza speaks, two things quickly seem to radiate: family and football. To the end of an historic Indiana University football season, one that could soon include the school’s first winner of the Heisman Trophy, the quarterback of the Hoosiers has never… Read more »

Love Weighs his Future as he Extends Notre Dame’s Heisman Heritage

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By Chris Schumerth | @ChrisSchumerth Sports Capital Journalism Program NEW YORK – Less than a week after Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiyah Love and the 10-2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish became the first team to be left out of the College Football Playoff, and nearly a year after the Irish lost the national championship game, Love… Read more »

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