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.

Joel Klatt calls Fernando Mendoza's Heisman win a "Hollywood script," but critics question if Indiana's QB truly earned honor.

The Vanderbilt star quarterback sent an apology message after insensitive comments were made at the expense of Heisman Trophy voters and Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mwndoza. Diego Pavia lost out on the award this past Saturday.

Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr offered up some thoughts on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The post Ex-Raiders QB Derek Carr Shares Honest Thoughts on Fernando Mendoza appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza was named the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner on Saturday, making him the first Hoosier to ever win the award.

Gotta be better than that. The Heisman Trophy ceremony was held this past weekend, and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza became the latest winner of the award for the top player in college football.

The Heisman Trophy favorite, as well as the nation's leading rusher and leader in sacks and tackles for loss, are all first-year transfers.

Before his arrival at the Indiana Hoosiers, quarterback Fernando Mendoza was no stranger to adversity after being thrown a curveball so early in his life. Helping Indiana to a pe