Author: Don Pizzy

In his latest Heisman Trophy watch, ESPN analyst David Hale placed three SEC signal-callers among his top-five contenders through Week 8 of the 2025 college football season. At the top of Hale’s list is Fernando Mendoza of Indiana Hoosiers, putting the conference strength aside. Mendoza threw for 332 yards and four touchdowns in a dominant 38-13 win over Michigan State in Week 8. The first SEC quarterback in Hale’s ballot is Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide, who comes in at No.2. Simpson has compiled 1,931 passing yards and 18 touchdowns with only 1 interception, while leading Alabama to six straight wins after an opening…