Pavia, who is listed at 6'0" on Vanderbilt's website, appeared shorter than fellow finalists Jeremiyah Love, who also is listed at 6'0", and Julian Sayin, who is 6'1", according to Ohio State's website.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq as Joel Klatt names two college football stars as early favorites for 2026 Heisman Trophy.

See what Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss had to say about receiving two first-place votes for the 2025 Heisman Trophy.

The Heisman Trophy is the most coveted individual award in American sports, and the last decade has produced an incredible array of talent. The tradition of excellence continued this year with a historic moment for the Hoosier State as Fernando Mendoza of Indiana captured the 2025 Heisman Trophy.

The 2025 Heisman Trophy ceremony wrapped up at the Jazz at Lincoln Center's Appel Room in New York City on Saturday night. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza