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Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti called Fernando Mendoza into his office in late October to discuss Heisman Trophy buzz. Here's what the message contained.

The Indiana Hoosiers know they will participate in the Rose Bowl on New Years' Day. They won't find out their opponent until December 19, when the Alabama Crimson Tide and Oklahoma Sooners play the first game of the 2025-26 College Football Playoff.

Hoosier fans pushed Fernando and Alberto Mendoza’s fundraiser past its initial goals following the Big Ten Championship.

The Hoosiers won the Big Ten outright for the first time in 80 years. Curt Cignetti said nobody had earned a bye in the CFP. His Hoosiers did.

INTERCEPTION! Ohio State gets a turnover of its own. Lorenzo Styles blows up a WR screen pass and the ricochet of the ball lands in the hands of Buckeyes DB Davison Igbinosun. Ohio State ball at Indiana's 25-yard line. INDIANA 3, OHIO STATE 0.

Vanderbilt football quarterback Diego Pavia is among the finalists for the Heisman Trophy. The winner will be announced on Saturday night.