Hoosier Huddle Podcast: The Hoosiers Have a Flippin’ Heisman Winner

Sammy Jacobs and T.J. Inman talk about IU’s Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman trophy, the significance of the win and they dispel the nonsense that he didn’t deserve it because of his “numbers”.
The Heisman Party is Over, Time to Get back to Work for Mendoza and the Hoosiers

It was quite the scene in New York City on Saturday night when Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the school’s first Heisman Trophy. T
Mendoza Wins Heisman Trophy, First in IU History

Indiana Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza was named the winner of the 2025 Heisman Trophy. The redshirt junior helped lead Indiana to a 13-0 season and a Big Ten title.
For Fernando Mendoza, It’s Always About Football

Win or lose when the Heisman Trophy winner is announced on Saturday night, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza will have one thing on his mind, football.
Fernando Mendoza Named Heisman Trophy Finalist

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza was name a finalist for the Heisman Trophy on Monday evening.
Know Your Opponent: Ohio State Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes are Indiana’s next opponent in the Big Ten Championship Game. A quick look at OSU shows why they’re the No. 1 team in the nation.
Indiana Quarterback Fernando Mendoza Takes Media Questions on his Journey to Heis-Mendoza

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has had a spectacular 2025 season for the Hoosiers. He is one of the Heisman Trophy front runners. He takes questions from the media on his journey to Heis-Mendoza.
Heis-Mendoza Has His Heisman Moment In Game-Winning Drive Against Penn State

Heis-Mendoza finally has his Heisman moment. Throughout the season Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza has been in the Heisman Trophy conversation thanks to his consistent play and steady leadership. While his stats have been great (on par with other Heisman candidates Ty Simpson and Julian Sayin), he has yet to have a true “Heisman Moment.” That changed on Saturday.
Matchup to Watch: Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza vs. Maryland’s Secondary

When the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers (8-0, 5-0) take on the Maryland Terrapins (3-4, 1-3) on Saturday afternoon it will be a match up of strength vs. strength. The Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is a Heisman Trophy contender and he will be going against a Maryland secondary that had accounted for 13 of their 14 interceptions.
With the Spotlight Getting Brighter ‘Heis’ Mendoza is Staying Locked In

For everyone outside of the Indiana football locker room it is impossible to ignore the hype surrounding both Indiana football and their quarterback Fernando Mendoza. With the Hoosiers ranked second in the nation and ‘Heis-Mendoza’ chats bouncing around Memorial Stadium are becoming louder. However, Indiana’s quarterback is locked in to the task at hand.