‘Since when did the Heisman become the best player on the best team award?’: Why Fernando Mendoza beat the field

Pate claims inattentive voters made last-minute decisions based on the Big Ten Championship game, overlooking Pavia's superior season-long performance and reducing the award to "the last shiny object they saw.

How Tom Brady, NFL GMs View Indiana's Fernando Mendoza: 'Love Everything About His Game'

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.

Indiana Linked to Elite Transfer QBs as Search for Mendoza Successor Begins

Indiana, which is in the market for a Fernando Mendoza replacement in 2026, is already reportedly on the right track.

Ohio State’s Archie Griffin had a message for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza: Buckeye Breakfast

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.

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti may hit $3.1 million jackpot with Fernando Mendoza replacement

The Indiana Hoosiers could win the national title and still wind up with an elite quarterback in 2026 should Fernando Mendoza. Monday, a quarterback with elite playoff experience hit the open market.
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