LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Meet the 2025 Heisman Trophy candidates:

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin.

While several awards are presented at the end of the college football season, none carries the prestige of the Heisman Trophy. The winner joins a fraternity of legendary players, voted on by a diverse group of sports media members, former recipients and fans.

Jeremiyah Love — RB, Notre Dame

A game-changing force in the Irish backfield, Love was a difference maker in South Bend. An explosive runner, Love rushed for a career-high 1,372 yards in his third season at Notre Dame. He ran for a touchdown in every game but one this season, helping the Irish finish the year with a 10-

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