In December 2025, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza took home the Heisman Trophy ,opening up the possibility of becoming a Heisman winner and a national champion in the same season. With an undefeated regular season under their belt, the Hoosiers are the top-ranked team heading into the College Football Playoffs. Only time will tell if Mendoza can extend his streak of success all the way to a title.

Check out the Heisman winners who won a national championship in the same season below:

2020: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama

2019: Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

2015: Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama

2013: Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State

2010: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn

2009: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

2004: Matt Leinart, QB, USC

1997: Charles Woodson, CB, Michigan

1996: Danny Wuerffel, QB, F

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