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Joel Klatt calls Fernando Mendoza's Heisman win a "Hollywood script," but critics question if Indiana's QB truly earned honor.
Everyone handles disappointment in their own way, and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia definitely had his own response after losing out on the Heisman Trophy
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is not handling losing the Heisman Trophy very well. The Commodores quarterback, 23, lost the 2025 Heisman Trophy to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Pavia finished in second place behind the Hoosiers quarterback.
Vanderbilt's athletic direcot released a statement after quarterback Diego Pavia blasted the Heisman Trophy voters after losing to Fernando Mendoza this past weekend.
If Diego Pavia can successfully sue his way to another season of eligibility for his 2025 Heisman campaign, Trinidad Chambliss should be able to do the same for 2026. Chambliss' career at Ole Miss began with him being thrust into action in the third game of the season with the injury to Austin Simmons.