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Fernando Mendoza throws 4 TDs to lead No. 2 Indiana over Wisconsin 31-7

Fernando Mendoza completed 91.7% of his passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns as No. 2 Indiana took another step toward clinching a spot in its first Big Ten title game and like...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Fernando Mendoza finds Holden Staes for 2-yard TD, extending Indiana's lead over Wisconsin

Fernando Mendoza finds Holden Staes for 2-yard TD, extending Indiana's lead over Wisconsin

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Scores in blowout Staes gathered in all two targets for 31 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 73-0 victory versus Indiana State.

Impact Staes found the end zone in the second quarter, connecting with quarterback Fernando Mendoza on an 18-yard touchdown strike to extend the Hoosiers' already insurmountable lead. The 6-foot-4 tight end was held quiet aside from his score, totaling 31 yards on just two catches on the day. With a plethora of weapons in the passing attack as well as a dynamic ground game to lean on, Staes appears set to remain an afterthought within the Indiana offense barring any breakout performances moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Drops 73 Points In Blowout Win Against Indiana State

Fernando Mendoza threw five first-half touchdown passes as the No. 22 Hoosiers routed Indiana State 73-0 on Friday night.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Indiana Drops 73 Points In Blowout Win Against Indiana State

Indiana's Holden Staes scores 18-yard receiving TD to extend lead vs. Indiana State

Indiana's Holden Staes scores 18-yard receiving TD to extend lead vs. Indiana State

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Commits to Indiana Staes has committed to Indiana for the 2025 season, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Staes had 15 catches for 131 yards and a touchdown across 10 games in his lone year with the Vols. He'll hope to have an even bigger year with the Hoosiers ahead of his senior year of eligibility.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Staes plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per On3.com.

Impact Staes will enter the portal following a single season with Tennessee. The former Notre Dame transfer caught 15 passes for 131 yards and a single touchdown for the Volunteers in 2024. The junior tight end will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Staes reeled in his only target for 18 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 51-10 victory versus North Carolina State.

Impact Staes was having a quiet day until he connected with quarterback Nico Iamaleava on an 18-yard strike during the fourth quarter. Fellow tight end Miles Kitselman finished with the better stat line but the 6-foot-4 pass-catcher will look to build off this performance during Saturday's matchup against Kent.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notre Dame Tight End Holden Staes Enters The Transfer Portal Notre Dame sophomore tight end Holden Staes has entered the transfer portal

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Notre Dame Tight End Holden Staes Enters The Transfer Portal Notre Dame sophomore tight end Holden Staes has entered the transfer portal

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM