Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman
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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.
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.
The Indiana Hoosiers and head coach Curt Cignetti could make a seismic move to replace star quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
Fresh on the heels of his Heisman Trophy landslide, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza got the better of Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia once again.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia slammed Heisman Trophy voters on Instagram after finishing second to Indiana's Fernando Mendoza in the voting process.
Indiana, which is in the market for a Fernando Mendoza replacement in 2026, is already reportedly on the right track.