The Heisman Trophy is the most coveted individual award in American sports, and the last decade has produced an incredible array of talent. The tradition of excellence continued this year with a historic moment for the Hoosier State as Fernando Mendoza of Indiana captured the 2025 Heisman Trophy.

With a new coach and new players, including quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who just won a Heisman Trophy last night, the Indiana University Hoosiers are in contention for a national championship title.

The CBS newsmagazine show 60 Minutes profiled the Indiana football program's rise to a powerhouse. Musician John Mellencamp, a longtime supporter, attributed coach Curt Cignetti's success to his unemotional approach. Coach Curt Cignetti cited his frustration with the program's previous lack of excitement as motivation for the turnaround.

The Indiana football team was featured on an episode of CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday. The IU football team was the subject of one of the program’s three main

College football has seen the emergence of a superpower, marked Saturday night by Fernando Mendoza becoming Indiana's first Heisman Trophy winner.

Both Mendoza and Rodriguez had big nights, taking home several awards as college football honored its top players Friday

At 13-0, much of the team's success can be credited to quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has been named a Heisman Trophy finalist. He's completed 226-of-316 passes for 2,980 yards, 33 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 181.4 passer rating.

Linebacker Aiden Fisher credits head coach Curt Cignetti for Indiana University's success, citing his savvy recruitment of players — often from outside of college football's top teams — to build a roster of hard-working underdogs.