The Hoosiers’ win capped a 13-0 season, and catapulted Mendoza to winning the award over Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. And after earning the award, Mendoza did an interview with the assembled media in Bloomington.

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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.

Multiple general managers told Jay Glazer that Fernando Mendoza might not only be the top QB picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he might also be the No. 1 pick.

The Vanderbilt star quarterback sent an apology message after insensitive comments were made at the expense of Heisman Trophy voters and Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mwndoza. Diego Pavia lost out on the award this past Saturday.

Diego Pavia had a sign that said, "F--k Indiana" while attending a club amid his loss to Indiana's Fernando Mendoza for the Heisman.