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'Best Night of my Career': Indiana's Fernando Mendoza Has Heisman Moment at Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Standing on the west sideline before the most dire drive he’s led as Indiana football’s starting quarterback, Fernando Mendoza received a visit from senior linebacker and de-facto team captain Aiden Fisher.

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‘The drive’ and ‘the catch’: IU football’s finest moment of another historic season

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Indiana football has overcome adversity in several games this season, whether a small hiccup or a serious threat. But ‘adversity’ isn’t a strong enough word to describe what the Hoosiers faced Saturday at Beaver Stadium.

Charlie Becker News / The Daily Hoosier / November 8

“He made some fantastic plays” — Charlie Becker stepped up when IU needed him most

There was little doubt Indiana was missing star receiver Elijah Sarratt on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. With Penn State bringing the blitz play

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / November 8

Watch: IU football’s Mendoza, Cooper, Becker, Hardy and Fisher talk win at Penn State

Watch as Indiana football’s Fernando Mendoza, Omar Cooper, Jr., Charlie Becker, Rolijah Hardy and Aidan Fisher met with the media following their 27-24 win at Penn State.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / November 8

What Curt Cignetti Said After Indiana Football's Win Over Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti met with reporters after the No. 2 Hoosiers (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) earned a dramatic 27-24 win over Penn State (3-6, 0-6 Big Ten) on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium.

Indiana writer sends strong message on Penn State’s Terry Smith after Hoosiers barely beat Nittany Lions 27-24

The Indianapolis Star gave Penn State Nittany Lions interim football coach Terry Smith his due after nearly upsetting Curt Cignetti's Indiana Hoosiers.

Omar Cooper Jr. News / Sporting News / November 8

Omar Cooper Jr. catch: Inside the amazing game-winning grab that saved Indiana’s perfect season

Here is more on Omar Cooper Jr.'s game-winning touchdown against Penn State.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / November 8

IU football: Three quick reasons the Hoosiers beat Penn State 27-24, highlights, stats

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Indiana beat Penn State by a final score of 27-24 on Saturday afternoon for their first ever win at Beaver Stadium. Below are three quick reasons why the Hoosiers won, along with highlights and final stats.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 8

Indiana Hoosiers WR new leader for college football's catch of the year

Down on the road and in danger of losing its undefeated season and No. 2 ranking, Indiana drove down the field and pulled out a game-winner for the ages, and turned out college football’s most insane catch of the 2025 season.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 8

Miraculous TD catch keeps Indiana unbeaten

Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. makes miraculous TD catch to keep team unbeaten

Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. made one of the best catches of the season to keep his team’s undefeated season alive.

No. 2 Indiana tops Penn State in last-minute thriller

Thrilling comeback vaults Indiana's Fernando Mendoza to top of Heisman conversation

Gus Johnson lost his mind calling Indiana’s game-winning touchdown

Fernando Mendoza is being heavily scouted by a notable NFL team

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winners' quiz

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / November 8

Thrilling comeback vaults Mendoza to top of Heisman conversation

Thrilling comeback vaults Indiana's Fernando Mendoza to top of Heisman conversation

Mendoza has his Heisman moment.

Indiana WR makes miraculous TD catch to keep team unbeaten

Oregon survives game of inches with ugly (and important) win at Iowa

Notre Dame RB's improbable TD run will be on Heisman highlight reel

Wisconsin had unexpected passing leader in upset win against Washington

Virginia, Louisville losses send ACC race for CFP spot into chaos

Elijah Sarratt News / Sporting News / November 8

Is Elijah Sarratt playing today? Indiana WR injury news is big deal for Hoosiers

IU appears to be shorthanded.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / November 8

Report: Indiana getting Aiden Fisher back vs. Penn State, Sarratt a game-time decision

Indiana All-American linebacker Aiden Fisher is expected to return to the starting lineup when the Hoosiers face Penn State this afternoon. That’s according to a Saturday morning report by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / November 7

IU football game day: Indiana at Penn State primer and prediction

Preseason No. 2 meets the current No. 2 as Indiana travels to Penn State. This game looks completely different now than it did just a few months ago. But in a stadium where they’ve never won against a team full of talent, IU knows better than to take this one lightly.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / November 7

Watch: UIC vs. Indiana | Highlights | Big Ten Basketball | 11/07/25

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / November 7

Shay Ciezki’s hot hand helps IU women put out UIC’s flame

Trailing UIC 34-27 at the half, Indiana appeared to be in trouble. But senior guard Shay Ciezki erupted for 25 second half points and the Hoosiers clamped down on the defensive end to pull away for a 72-56 win at SImon Skjodt Assembly Hall Friday evening.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / November 7