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Fernando Mendoza played his heart out in Indiana’s 27-21 win over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Monday night. The Heisman Trophy winner went 16/27 for 186 yards …
Fernando Mendoza and Curt Cignetti combined for one of the ballsiest play calls of the season late in Monday’s College Football Playoff title game. Indiana led Miami 17-14 midway through the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, …
The Miami Hurricanes made sure to make Fernando Mendoza feel them early in their clash for the College Football Playoff title. Mendoza took a huge hit on a run fake in the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Hoosiers …
Fernando Mendoza was completely correct with his initial assessment of the Indiana Hoosiers’ football team this season. Mendoza transferred to Indiana for the 2025 college football season after spending his first two seasons with the Cal Golden …
Fans were saying the same thing after the Las Vegas Raiders secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Raiders were locked in to the No. 1 spot after the New York Giants won their Week 18 game against the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 to improve to …
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 …
The No. 1 seed Indiana Hoosiers are about to play in their first game in the College Football Playoff on Thursday against the No. 9 seed Alabama Crimson Tide at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. It’s a huge game that only a few probably …
The No. 9 seed Alabama Crimson Tide know they will have their hands full against the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in Thursday’s Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif., and Fernando Mendoza is a big reason why. Crimson Tide senior linebacker Deontae Lawson even …
Indiana Hoosiers star quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the Heisman Trophy winner, the potential top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the QB for the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. It has been a monumental season for Mendoza after …
The Indiana Hoosiers showed how much of a tight-knit group they are during Saturday’s Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York. Indiana players made the trip to New York for the Heisman ceremony and watched teammate Fernando Mendoza win the trophy. …
Fans could not help but imagine an alternative career path for Fernando Mendoza as he gave his Heisman Trophy acceptance speech on Saturday night. The Indiana quarterback became the first Hoosier in history to win the Heisman Trophy, and the 78th …
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza had some impactful parting words as he stood up on the podium to receive his Heisman Trophy. Mendoza on Saturday etched his name in college football history by becoming the 78th Heisman Trophy winner and the first …
Fernando Mendoza made some huge plays on Saturday night to lead Indiana to its first Big Ten championship in more than 50 years, but Johnny Manziel was not quite as impressed with the quarterback’s performance as many people were. Mendoza went …
Nobody was happier about Indiana’s stunning Big 10 championship run than starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza was euphoric once the result of Saturday’s game against Ohio State was made final: the No. 2 Hoosiers beat the No. 1 …
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza has rocketed up NFL Draft boards over the last three months, and is drawing attention from teams that might be picking near the top of the draft. New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey and senior …
The Indiana Hoosiers have landed a big quarterback via the transfer portal. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza is transferring to IU from Cal to replace Kurtis Rourke for the 2025 season. Mendoza played two seasons at Cal. He is a 6-foot-5 player from …
