Now that the 2025 Heisman Trophy race is nearing its climax, four of college football’s top players are in the spotlight as they go to New York for the most prestigious night in the sport. On Saturday, Notre Dame’s RB Jeremiyah Love, Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, and Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza will all hit the stage in an attempt to leave their mark on Heisman history.

And as we await the crowning of the 91st Heisman Memorial Trophy recipient, it’s worth stepping back to understand the origins of the trophy, the man behind its name, its impact on the sport, and the legacy it continues to build year after year.

What Is the Heisman Trophy?

The Heisman Trophy is college football’s greatest individual award, granted yearly to the most outstanding player in the nati

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