Indiana University is not only having a historic season, but they also just had their first Heisman Trophy winner! Coming off a BIG 10 Championship victory over Ohio State and now being the #1 seed in the college football playoffs, it was only fitting that Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman after completing 2,980 Yards, leading the NCAA in TD's with 33 with only 6 interceptions.
Below is a full list of of college football winner from the 2025 season!
College Football Award Winners 2025
|
Award |
Award Description |
Winner |
|---|---|---|
|
Eddie Robinson Award |
FCS coach of the year |
Kevin Cahill, Lehigh |
|
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award |
Best upperclassman quarterback in college football |
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt |
|
Lott IMPACT Trophy |
Defensive player of the year athletically and with personal character |
Caleb Downs, Ohio State |
|
Walter Camp Coach of the Year |
FBS coach of the year |
Curt Cignetti, Indiana |
|
Walter Camp Award |
Most outstanding player in college football |
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana |
|
AP Player of the Year |
Most outstanding player in the country |
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana |
|
Lombardi Award |
College football’s top lineman or linebacker |
Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech |
|
Paul Hornung Award |
Most versatile player in college football |
KC Concepcion, Texas A&M |
|
Butkus Award |
Most impactful linebacker in college football |
Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech |
|
Nagurski Trophy |
Best defensive player in college football |
Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech |
|
William V. Campbell Trophy |
Top scholar-athlete in college football |
Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt |
|
Burlsworth Trophy |
Best player that began as a walk-on |
Drew Mestemaker, North Texas |
|
Chuck Bednarik Award |
Defensive player of the year |
Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech |
|
Biletnikoff Award |
Best receiver in college football |
Makai Lemon, USC |
|
Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award |
Best kicker in college football |
Tate Sandell, Oklahoma |
|
Ray Guy Award |
Best punter in college football |
Brett Thorson, Georgia |
|
Maxwell Award |
Most outstanding player in college football |
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana |
|
Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award |
Best quarterback in college football |
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana |
|
Outland Trophy |
Best interior offensive lineman in college football |
Spencer Fano, Utah |
|
Jim Thorpe Award |
Best defensive back in college football |
Caleb Downs, Ohio State |
|
Doak Walker Award |
Best running back in college football |
Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame |
|
Disney Spirit Award |
Most inspirational player, team or figure in college football |
Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame |
|
The Buddy Teevens Award |
Coach that makes an lasting impact on and off the field |
Kalani Sitake, BYU |
|
John Mackey Award |
Best tight end in college football |
Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt |
|
Rimington Trophy |
Most outstanding center in college football |
Logan Jones, Iowa |
|
Wuerrfel Trophy |
Most impactful leader in community service |
Michael Taaffe, Texas |
|
Heisman Trophy |
Best player in college football |
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana |