Category: Fernando Mendoza

Georgia Nearly Landed Fernando Mendoza and Fans Just Found Out

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… There were plenty of fascinating stories in college football this past season, but it would be hard to top the journey of Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza. On a personal level, Mendoza was a two-star recruit who was overlooked by just about every Power 4 program in the country. Aside from being overlooked as a recruit and ending up at the losingest program in college football history, Mendoza is notoriously energetic in interviews, outspoken about his Cuban roots and prefers LinkedIn over other social media platforms.

How Did Indiana Have One of the Most Historic Football Seasons in History?

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Indiana’s 2024 season surprised many, as the Hoosiers went 11-1 en route to a playoff appearance. Entering the 2025 season, the Hoosiers were written off, projected to end with an 8-4 record. The consensus was that the Hoosiers’ playoff appearance was a fluke. They couldn’t have been more wrong. Old Dominion, Kennasaw State and Indiana […] The post How Did Indiana Have One of the Most Historic Football Seasons in History? appeared first on The Lead.

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza wins Manning Award After Historic Season

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… It was a historic season for Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza led the Hoosiers to their first Big Ten title since 1967, and the first national championship in program history. With the junior under center, Indiana ranked third in points per game (41.6) and 17th in total yards per game (452).

Fernando Mendoza Declares for 2026 NFL Draft After Leading Indiana to National Title

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Fernando Mendoza is fresh off leading Indiana’s football program to its first national title. Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy this season, finished the College Football Playoff National Championship Game with 186 yards through the air and a big rushing touchdown to lift Indiana to a 27-21 win. Outside of all that, Mendoza is now officially working with LinkedIn, which he’s active on.

Fernando Mendoza Declares for 2026 NFL Draft After Leading Indiana to National Title

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Fernando Mendoza is fresh off leading Indiana’s football program to its first national title. Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy this season, finished the College Football Playoff National Championship Game with 186 yards through the air and a big rushing touchdown to lift Indiana to a 27-21 win. Outside of all that, Mendoza is now officially working with LinkedIn, which he’s active on.

Fernando Mendoza shows off insane throws on ‘The Tonight Show’

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Future NFL Draft talent Fernando Mendoza has been on a heater recently both on and off the college football field. After winning Indiana’s first-ever College Football Playoff national championship this week, the Hoosiers standout stopped by Jimmy Fallon’s ‘The Tonight…