Fernando Mendoza becomes Indiana's 1st Heisman winner
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Indiana, which is in the market for a Fernando Mendoza replacement in 2026, is already reportedly on the right track.
Multiple general managers told Jay Glazer that Fernando Mendoza might not only be the top QB picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he might also be the No. 1 pick.
The Hoosiers’ win capped a 13-0 season, and catapulted Mendoza to winning the award over Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. And after earning the award, Mendoza did an interview with the assembled media in Bloomington.
Indiana football’s reluctant superstar Fernando Mendoza steps into spotlight as a Heisman Trophy finalist this weekend.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia apologized on Sunday for a profane post on social media directed toward Heisman Trophy voters after he finished as runner-up to Indiana's Fernando Mendoza.