Pate claims inattentive voters made last-minute decisions based on the Big Ten Championship game, overlooking Pavia's superior season-long performance and reducing the award to "the last shiny object they saw.

The New York Jets have some intriguing pieces to build around, but need a long-term solution at quarterback above all else. New York's offensive line is solid -- and under contract beyond 2025 for the most part.

Indiana, which is in the market for a Fernando Mendoza replacement in 2026, is already reportedly on the right track.