Hoosier Heisman

‘Tis the season for college football fans.

Fernando Mendoza became Indiana’s first Heisman Trophy winner, headlining a busy sports weekend. “Heis-Mendoza’s” victory continued a magical season for the Hoosiers, who transformed from Big Ten bottom dwellers into a national powerhouse, entering the College Football Playoff as the undefeated No. 1 seed. 

Meanwhile, the 126th Army-Navy game ended with a second half comeback by the Midshipmen, keeping the Commander-in-Chief trophy in Annapolis, and Bowl season kicked off Saturday. There are 47 bowl games lined up (see them all) before the national champion is crowned January 19 in Miami.

In hardwood news, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama returned from a monthlong absence to hand the OKC Thunder just their second loss of the season, advancing the Spurs to Tuesday’s Emirates NBA Cup Final against the Knicks. 

Verse to consider whether your team wins, loses, or you’d rather watch “Home Alone” for the 35th consecutive year…“Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CSB) (read full passage)