Tidbits for the Tailgate: North Texas
Rise and shine Tailgaters; it’s Gameday! Welcome to Hoosier Huddle’s newest weekly column: Tidbits for the Tailgate. Each week I’ll break down what you need to know before you head to the lots at Memorial Stadium; from players to watch, to what’s happening in other games, to tips for a successful tailgate.
Fernando Mendoza Reflects on His Miami Roots Ahead of National Championship
Fernando Mendoza has made it home. The transfer quarterback has returned to his hometown of Miami to play in the National Championship game against his hometown team. For Mendoza, the reminders of home hit from the minute he stepped off the plane.
How A Facemask Helped Fernando Mendoza Win A Heisman
The college football world has never seen a quarterback like Fernando Mendoza, a LinkedIn aficionado, investment enthusiast, and football strategy nerd. Now the Hoosier QB can add another line to his already impressive resume: Heisman Trophy winner.
Indiana Ends Regular Season With “Exclamation Point” 56-3 Win Over Purdue
Heading into the 100th Old Oaken Bucket game on Friday, head coach Curt Cignetti said that he wanted the team to end the regular season with an “exclamation point” win over Purdue. His Hoosiers did exactly that, routing the Boilermakers 56-0 in West Lafayette to finish the regular season a perfect 12-0.
Stock up/Stock Down IU-UCLA
The Hoosiers hosted a national TV game on Saturday and showed why they are the second-ranked team in the country with a 56-6 beat down of media darling UCLA. While a 50-point win would be cause for an all stock up report, it is not. Let’s take a look at how IU’s portfolio is doing.
Brotherly Connection: Mendoza Brothers Fuel Cooper’s Four-TD Showcase
Omar Cooper and quarterbacks Fernando and Alberto Mendoza stole the show in Indiana’s 73-0 rout of Indiana State. Cooper tied a school record with four touchdowns, while the Mendoza brothers combined for seven passing scores in a historic night that electrified the Hoosiers’ offense.
2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 16 Days (Alberto Mendoza)
2025 Countdown to Kickoff: #16 – Alberto Mendoza
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 203 pounds
Hometown: Miami, Florida (Christopher Columbus High School)
Class/Position: Redshirt Freshman/Quarterback
Fernando Mendoza Talks About How His Brother Helped Him Adjust
Written By: Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)
It has been three months since quarterback Fernando Mendoza committed to IU which has given him some time to get acclimated to Bloomington and the team. Mendoza is luckier than other transfers though because his brother, Alberto, already has a year of experience with Curt Cignetti. With Alberto’s assistance, it has made Fernando’s adjustment a lot smoother.
IU Football Coach Curt Cignetti Outlines The Hoosiers Spring Practice Goals
Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)
Fresh off of a historic 11-2 season, the Hoosiers are looking to build on their success heading into the 2025 season, with their sights firmly set on a National Championship. The road to the College Football Playoffs began on Saturday as the Hoosiers completed their first spring practice. Following practice, head coach Curt Cignetti met with the media to discuss what he has seen from the team so far.
IU Spring Football 2025 – Quarterback Preview, Depth Chart and Superlatives
Written by: Sammy Jacobs
The 2024 Hoosiers benefited greatly from tremendous quarterback play. Kurtis Rourke came in as a transfer from Ohio and put together an All-Big Ten caliber year and led IU to a program-record 11 wins. Rourke threw for 3,042 yards and 29 touchdown passes to just five interceptions. Rourke is moving on to chase his NFL dreams. The Hoosiers also lost the services of Tayven Jackson who started one game and filled in nicely while Rourke dealt with a thumb injury.