Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza celebrated Heisman Trophy win
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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.
Speaking before reporters on Monday, Mendoza reflected on those remarks and shared that he actually took the inspiration for the monologue's main message from NFL receiver DeVonta Smith, who said similarly in his Heisman speech in 2020.
Fresh on the heels of his Heisman Trophy landslide, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza got the better of Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia once again.
The Indiana Hoosiers could win the national title and still wind up with an elite quarterback in 2026 should Fernando Mendoza. Monday, a quarterback with elite playoff experience hit the open market.
Joel Klatt calls Fernando Mendoza's Heisman win a "Hollywood script," but critics question if Indiana's QB truly earned honor.
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Fernando Mendoza becomes Indiana’s first Heisman winner, Pavia’s outcry overshadows ceremony, Southeast Sports+
On Saturday, Indiana Quarterback Fernando Mendoza became the first Heisman trophy winner in program history, garnering more votes than Diego Pavia, Jeremiyah Love and Julian Sayin. Mendoza, a projected first round pick in next year’s NFL Draft,
It's time to turn our attention to draft season. This year, we start off with a trade at the top of the order. Despite holding the number one selection, the Gia