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Heisman Rankings: Should Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez Be the Favorite?
- RGIII's Heisman list for 2025 centers on a three-man race with Rodriguez, Mendoza and Sayin as top contenders entering conference championship weekend.
- Rodriguez leads Texas Tech with 101 total tackles and anchors a defense ranked among the nation’s best this season.
- Mendoza has thrown for 2,758 yards with 32 TDs and five interceptions this season for Indiana, leading a strong offense.
- Sayin posts 3,065 passing yards and 30 TDs, placing him among the top quarterbacks in the race.
- Rodriguez’s leadership of Texas Tech’s defense is a key part of his Heisman case, according to RGIII.
- Griffin compares Rodriguez’s tackles to Manti Te'o’s historic Heisman runner-up year to underscore relevance.
- Rodriguez’s seven forced fumbles contribute to his standout defensive profile for Heisman considerations.
- Indiana’s Mendoza and Ohio State’s Sayin are highlighted for elite passing stats in the race.
- The article notes the potential impact of conference championship outcomes on the Heisman vote.
- The piece provides RGIII’s updated Heisman List as a guide for voters ahead of the conference championships.
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