Heisman Trophy unveils Fernando Mendoza's 2025 winner portrait

The 2026 ceremony is 50 days away.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

Presenting the 2025 Heisman portrait of Fernando Mendoza! We're just 50 days away from the 2026 Heisman Trophy Ceremony. Via @HeismanTrophy on X

What happened: Mendoza, who was selected No. 1 overall in the April 2026 NFL Draft after capturing the 2025 collegiate award, made his professional debut on October 11 by completing 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards on his lone drive.

Why it matters: Adding the 2025 winner's portrait to the official collection formally closes Mendoza's award cycle as the 2026 college football regular season enters its second half.

What to watch: Week 7 fan voting for the 2026 hopefuls leaderboard is currently open ahead of the December trophy presentation.

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@HeismanTrophy 2026-10-23T15:10:11.675453+00:00

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