After winning the 2026 College Football Playoff on Monday evening, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza heard some very wise words from his mother.

Miami native and IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza calls his mother his "biggest fan" in his Heisman speech. Elsa Mendoza has multiple sclerosis.

One of the biggest reasons that Indiana football turned into a national powerhouse this season was the ascent of Fernando Mendoza, but it wasn't a given that he was going to be a superstar upon transferring to the program last offseason.

The fourth-down call galvanized Indiana's defense, which had propelled the team to a 10-0 halftime lead but also allowed two Hurricanes touchdowns in the first 15:03 of the second half. Mendoza's touchdown restored Indiana's double-figure lead.

A Cuban-American quarterback who grew up in Miami will almost assuredly end his collegiate career at home, a journey that has impacted many with so much meaning.

Later today Fernando Mendoza will take the stage on one of the biggest, and most historic, stages in all of college football. He will do so as the quarterback of an undefeated team, a Heisman Trophy winner, and a potential first-overall selection in the ...

Indiana completed an undefeated season and won its first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in College Football Playoff final Monday night.