Heisman Weekend Recap: Julian Sayin Interview; Fernando Mendoza Wins Award

This week on Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi is coming to you live from New York City, where he covered the 2025 Heisman Trophy ceremony on the ground for The Silver Bulletin and Saturday Cadence.

In this episode, Biscardi is interviewed by Stephen Leonard from Buckeye Backers — originally published on their platform. Blake takes you inside Heisman Weekend from media day conversations to the moments that don’t make the broadcast with a special focus on Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and what his Heisman journey reveals about culture, leadership, and excellence.

You’ll hear firsthand insight from his conversations with Sayin as he reflects on what it means to be a Buckeye, the role Ohio State’s culture has played in his rise, and why team success still outweighs individual accolades. Blake will also break down the Heisman results, examine how narratives shape award voting, and discuss what this experience means for Ohio State as the Buckeyes prepare for the College Football Playoff.