Fernando Mendoza’s interviews continue to be must-watch TV.
The Indiana quarterback was back on the mic after leading his team to a resounding 38-3 victory over Alabama at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. After the game, Mendoza delivered yet another one of his signature interviews.
“What a historic venue, the Rose Bowl. One of the best venues in all of sports,” Mendoza said with the utmost enthusiasm. “It’s just a great conglomerate of individuals coming together and really forming complementary football. Coach Cignetti has hit on us, ‘No complacency!’
“Especially when you have a bye, it’s tough to get in the rhythm of football. But once we got our feet on the ground, we knew that we were going to stick together and come out with this W.”
Fernando Mendoza is a national treasure pic.twitter.com/c0XNpPticr
— Hard Rock Bet (@HardRockBet) January 2, 2026
Several fans could not help but crack jokes at Mendoza’s expense. Many felt the Indiana QB gave off the vibe of someone trying to sound impressive at a job interview.
Fernando Mendoza speaks like he’s at a job interview lol
— Dre (@DreMorgan93) January 2, 2026
Fernando Mendoza may be the first person to actually talk like a LinkedIn post.
— Ben Beecham (@BeechamBen) January 2, 2026
Bro looks like he's auditioning for ESPN anchor mid-interview 😂
— All things United (@UnitedCore6323) January 2, 2026
Straight into the soul of the camera like "this is my moment"
Cal might've lost, but Mendoza won the personality award tonight 🔥
In a way, Mendoza’s performance on the field against Alabama did serve the purpose of a job interview. NFL teams with a top pick in the 2026 draft were more than likely impressed with the “answers” Mendoza had to everything the Crimson Tide threw at him.
Mendoza had an efficient 14/16 passing clip for 192 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 35-point victory to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals. It was quite a boost to his resume.
Mendoza’s viral speeches throughout his Heisman-worthy campaign are just a bonus.
