The latest Heisman Trophy poll for week eight of the 2026 college football season highlights Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The 2025 Heisman winner appeared at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on January 17, 2026, where the trophy was displayed to fans.
Mendoza's presence in the week eight poll underscores his continued prominence after capturing college football's top individual honor last season. The weekly ranking tracks the leading candidates for the 2026 Heisman Trophy as the season progresses.
