Fernando Mendoza News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Hoosiers

Three total scores in season finale Mendoza was 8-for-15 passing for 117 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 56-3 win against Purdue. He also had two rushes for 27 yards with one touchdown.

Impact On a day in which the Hoosiers relied heavily on the ground game, Mendoza threw for a season-low 117 yards, though he accounted for three total scores against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-5 quarterback crossed the goal line on a seven-yard scamper in the second quarter before connecting with receivers Elijah Sarratt and Omar Cooper on scoring strikes of 17 and 43 yards in the third quarter, ballooning the Indiana lead further. Mendoza finished the regular season with 2,758 yards and 32 touchdowns to five interceptions through 12 games, adding 243 yards and six scores on the ground as well. A top-ranked matchup against Ohio State awaits in the Big Ten Championship on Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza Took to LinkedIn to Announce His Latest Career News Fernando Mendoza has a new line to add to his LinkedIn profile. The Indiana quarterback and Heisman contender announced on Monday that he is...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SI.COM

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NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 2 Indiana pursuing bigger goals after retaining Old Oaken Bucket at Purdue

Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher walked across the field Friday night, carrying the prized Old Oaken Bucket following a 56-3 rout of Purdue

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Indiana Puts Perfect Record and Big Ten Title Hopes On The Line Against Purdue

No. 2 Indiana understands the stakes Friday night: a perfect record, a Big Ten title opportunity and the rights to a Bucket.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Indiana Puts Perfect Record and Big Ten Title Hopes On The Line Against Purdue

Heisman Trophy watch: Updated odds for Fernando Mendoza, other candidates to win 2025 award | Sporting News There is no clear-cut leader for the Heisman Trophy as the season enters the final week of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

RGIII's Projected College Football Playoff Bracket: Ohio State Not No. 1?

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NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Fernando Mendoza still a Heisman frontrunner going into final weeks | Sporting News Can the Hoosiers QB make history?

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

No. 2 Indiana expects WR Elijah Sarratt, DE Mikail Kamara to start against Purdue in Bucket Game

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti expects two injured starters — receiver Elijah Sarratt and All-American defensive lineman Mikail Kamara — to return for Friday night’s regular-season fi...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 4 Georgia is looking to build on its momentum toward CFP as a big favorite against Charlotte

With No. 4 Georgia favored by six touchdowns against Charlotte, coach Kirby Smart’s biggest challenge of the week may be keeping his team’s focus on only one game

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Fernando Mendoza has learned to savor the moments as he chases Heisman, No. 2 Indiana seeks title

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza took a brief respite from film study to reflect on his incredible season and another historic Hoosiers run

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza handling Heisman hysteria with perfection Deadspin | Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza handling Heisman hysteria with perfection

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Buckeyes injuries could prove a Heisman moment for Julian Sayin vs. Rutgers When Indiana took on Penn State a few weeks ago, quarterback Fernando Mendoza was without his top wide receiver, and it showed against the N...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Heisman Rankings: Is the Award Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez's to Lose?

Robert Griffin III believes there's a clear front-runner for the Heisman Trophy, saying it's Jacob Rodriguez's award "to lose."

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Heisman Rankings: Is the Award Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez's to Lose?

Jeremiyah Love is making his Heisman Trophy case while chasing bigger goals at No. 9 Notre Dame

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love appreciates hearing his name in the Heisman Trophy conversation

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Indiana's Mendoza now odds-on Heisman favorite Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza may have put a vice-grip on the Heisman Trophy with his four-touchdown performance in the Hoosiers' blo...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Deadspin | Indiana's Fernando Mendoza now odds-on Heisman favorite Deadspin | Indiana's Fernando Mendoza now odds-on Heisman favorite

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza now odds-on Heisman favorite Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza may have put a vice-grip on the Heisman Trophy with his four-touchdown performance in the Hoosiers' blo...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Efficient performance in blowout Mendoza completed 22 of 24 passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 31-7 win over Wisconsin. He also had six rushes for -24 yards.

Impact Mendoza was nearly perfect against Wisconsin, completing over 90 percent of his passes while throwing for 299 yards and four touchdowns. The 6-foot-5 quarterback spread the love around against the Badgers, connecting with eight different receivers on the day including four different recipients of his scoring strikes. Mendoza continues to build his case as a Heisman candidate, bringing his season totals to 2,641 yards and 30 touchdowns to five interceptions through the air to go along with 216 yards and five scores on the ground. Mendoza will have one final opportunity to bolster his regular season numbers when the Hoosiers travel to face Purdue following next week's bye.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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The Latest: With Texas A&M out of the top 5, Georgia and Oregon climb in the AP Top 25

Ohio State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championship

No. 2 Indiana pursuing bigger goals after retaining Old Oaken Bucket at Purdue

No. 2 Indiana moves to 12-0, earns Big Ten title game spot with 56-3 win at Purdue

Memorable moments have defined Old Oaken Bucket series between No. 2 Indiana and Purdue

Indiana Puts Perfect Record and Big Ten Title Hopes On The Line Against Purdue

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If they make it through this week, Ohio State and Indiana would give Big Ten a historic title game

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No. 4 Georgia is looking to build on its momentum toward CFP as a big favorite against Charlotte

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Heisman Rankings: Is the Award Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez's to Lose?

Jeremiyah Love is making his Heisman Trophy case while chasing bigger goals at No. 9 Notre Dame

College football Week 13: No. 16 USC at No. 6 Oregon top game as CFP and conference races take shape