With the regular season wrapped and the Natty still weeks away, the calendar felt empty. December 13 fixed that. Heisman Night turned the lull into must-watch drama, pitting the season’s stars against each other. The chase for the iconic 45-pound bronze hardware had narrowed to four final contenders- Fernando Mendoza, Diego Pavia, Jeremiyah Love, and Julian Sayin. While Mendoza got the chance to lift the bronze beauty, here is the comparative analysis of the ones who ran the final sprint.

Heisman finalists’ NIL value and deals compared

On3 slots Mendoza fifth in the nation and seventh on its NIL 100, tagging him with a $2.6 million valuation. Only Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith, Carson Beck, and Bryce Underwood stand ahead of him. And after a fairytale 2025, steering Indiana to a perfect

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