How many Heisman votes Fernando Mendoza, Diego Pavia received

Fernando Mendoza was the clear favorite in the Heisman Trophy race; it wasn’t even close. When the final voting results were revealed Saturday night, the Indiana quarterback finished with a commanding 2,362 points, comfortably ahead of Vanderbilt signal-caller Diego Pavia, who placed second with 1,435 points. The margin told the story of a race that was competitive early but ultimately decisive once ballots were cast.

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Mendoza earned 643 first-place votes, more than triple Pavia’s 189. He also picked up 191 second-place votes and 51 third-place votes, dominating the ballot from top to bottom. Voters across every region placed him first, underscoring how widely his season resonated nationally.

Diego Pavia still put together a strong showing of his own. The Vanderbilt quarterback collected 352 second-place votes and 164 third-place votes, finishing well clear of the rest of the field. While he couldn’t keep pace with Mendoza’s overwhelming first-place support, Pavia’s consistency on ballots reflected the respect he earned during a breakout season.

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