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Indiana Hoosiers star Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy during the annual ceremony on Dec. 13 in New York City

During his emotional acceptance speech, he tearfully dedicated the trophy to his mom, Elsa, saying, "You've always been my biggest fan"

Other finalists for the award included Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia and Julian Sayin of Ohio State

Indiana Hoosiers star Fernando Mendoza is the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner!

The prestigious college football award was awarded live to Mendoza, 22, during the ceremony hosted by Chris Fowler at Lincoln Center's Appel Room in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 13.

During his emotional acceptance speech, he dedicated the trophy to his mom, Elsa, as tears rolled down his face, per Hoosier St. of Mind

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