Simulations name potential Heisman Trophy winners for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
College Football 27 simulations have identified potential winners for the Heisman Trophy ahead of the 2026 season. Using results from 100 simulations, the majority of winners were quarterbacks, with John Mateer from Oklahoma being the most frequent, winning the award 19 times. Other notable players include Trinidad Chambliss and Jayden Maiava. The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, Fernando Mendoza, was also among the early favorites. The simulations suggest a mix of established talents and newcomers could contend for the prestigious honor this season.
- •19 different players won the Heisman Trophy in the simulations.
- •16 quarterbacks, 2 receivers, and 1 running back are among potential winners.
- •John Mateer of Oklahoma boasts 19 wins in simulations.
- •Trinidad Chambliss and Jayden Maiava also showed strong performances.
- •Fernando Mendoza, last year's winner, is mentioned as a favorite.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — College Football 27 simulations reveal Heisman Trophy possible winners
"There are thousands of players that can win the Heisman Trophy. College Football 27 video game shows who can actually do it.
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