"Defending national champion Ohio State leads the nation with four first-team selections in 2025. But just behind the Buckeyes are Indiana and Texas Tech -- two teams that have risen quickest in the sport's NIL/revenue share era -- with three first-team picks each, headlined by Hoosiers Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and the Red Raiders' defensive trio of David Bailey, Lee Hunter and Jacob Rodriguez."
"Fernando Mendoza turned in a season for the ages after arriving in Bloomington from Cal in the offseason, winning the Heisman Trophy and helping Indiana to an undefeated record en route to the national championship game. Mendoza has thrown for 3,349 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions -- numbers that could have been more eye-popping had the Hoosiers needed to throw the ball more."
Ohio State leads 2025 All-America first-team selections with four players, while Indiana and Texas Tech each place three first-teamers. Indiana's Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman after throwing for 3,349 yards, 41 touchdowns and six interceptions and delivering dominant playoff performances. Texas Tech's first-team presence is anchored by a defensive trio: David Bailey, Lee Hunter and Jacob Rodriguez. Two players, Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs of Ohio State, returned as repeat first-team selections. The 50 All-Americans represent 27 schools across nine FBS conferences plus two independents. Postseason play influenced selections, with other notable picks including Ole Miss place-kicker Lucas Carneiro.
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