From Roommates to Game Breakers: Inside Indiana’s Emerging Duo
Charlie Becker has emerged as one of Indiana’s most reliable playmakers, and his chemistry with quarterback and roommate Fernando Mendoza has only sharpened the Hoosiers’ edge heading into Monday’s national title showdown.
Jonathan ‘Ballgame’ Brady “Appreciative and Excited’ for National Championship Game
Jonathan Brady, a transfer wide receiver for the Indiana Hoosiers, has made a significant impact this season, particularly in special teams with impressive statistics. His chemistry with quarterback Fernando Mendoza, whom he followed from Cal, has enhanced his performance. After a victorious Peach Bowl, Brady is poised to compete in the National Championship, reflecting on his remarkable journey.
What Shaped Fernando Mendoza’s Journey Back to Miami
Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner and Miami native, prepares for a National Championship game against the team he once idolized, the Miami Hurricanes. With strong family ties to Miami, Mendoza reflects on his journey, emphasizing his development at Indiana. This game represents a significant homecoming for him and his loved ones.
Elijah Sarratt Is ‘Blocking Out The Noise’ Ahead of National Championship
Indiana is preparing to play in its first-ever National Championship game on Monday as they continue their historic postseason run. However, if you speak to veteran wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, the Hoosiers are going to prepare for this game like every other game they’ve played this season, something that they have done all season long.
Charlie Becker in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Cig”
Star Wars and football have influenced the childhoods of young men for decades, though none are more important to Hoosiers’ fans than those of Charlie Becker and Fernando Mendoza.
Peach Bowl Wrap and Reaction: No.1 Indiana 56 No.5 Oregon 22
Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers celebrate winning the Peach Bowl. Image: Jasper Owens, Hoosier Huddle Opponent: Oregon Ducks Location: Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Ducks played for a second time in the 2025 season as part of the CFP Semifinals at the Peach Bowl. What The Game Meant: The […]
D’Angelo Ponds Does It All in Peach Bowl Win
Fresh off a Defensive MVP performance in the Rose Bowl, D’Angelo Ponds put together another stellar performance in Friday’s Peach Bowl.
Mendoza Plucks the Ducks Again
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza delivered a Peach Bowl masterpiece, throwing five touchdowns and dismantling Oregon’s defense as the Hoosiers rolled 56 to 22. For the 2025 Heisman winner, it was another defining performance in a season reshaping the program and rewriting school history.
A Rose Bowl Masterpiece: Mendoza Leads Indiana Past Alabama
Fernando Mendoza delivered a Rose Bowl performance for the ages, shattering completion percentage and passer rating records while leading Indiana to a historic 38-3 win over Alabama. The Hoosiers earned their first playoff victory behind a poised, nearly flawless night from their Heisman-winning quarterback.
Game Wrap and Reaction: No.1 Indiana 38 No.9 Alabama 3
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza led his team to a commanding victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal on January 1, 2026. Indiana showcased dominance with excellent offensive and defensive performances, earning a 24-0 halftime lead, and advanced to the Peach Bowl semifinals.