Josh Hoover was a Heisman Trophy sleeper according to many experts to begin the season, and after throwing four touchdowns in each of Indiana's first two games, the TCU transfer was all of a sudden no longer a sleeper, but rather a serious Heisman Trophy candidate.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano writes that the Raiders are 100 percent serious about not starting first-round QB Fernando Mendoza before they believe he’s ready,
The first full weekend of the college football season brings 91 games from Thursday through Monday. Here are five that are flying under the radar.
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
NFL analysts and experts have been discussing whether the Hoosiers will still be a real contender without Mendoza heading up their offense. One analyst says that answer is, "yes."
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
If you've ever wanted to feel like a Heisman Trophy winner but you've lacked the athleticism to actually win college football's most prestigious individual award...this listing is for you.
Using the No. 1 pick on Mendoza was the first step toward a bright future, and as such, they want to put him in a position to succeed.
Fernando Mendoza is one of the quarterbacks for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026, and his only competition for the starting role is veteran Kirk Cousins. Ahead of the new season, both Mendoza and Cousins have been getting the royal treatment from the Las Vegas locals, including the Vegas Golden Knights.
While there's lots of positive buzz around Fernando Mendoza in Vegas, one NFL analyst is sending him a bit of a warning about his chances for the new season.
The Las Vegas Raiders are all the talk of the NFL after drafting rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza and also signing veteran Kirk Cousins during the offseason.
Mendoza has been working tirelessly from the minute he arrived in the Raiders' facility.
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
The Las Vegas Raiders are heading into the new season with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza.
The Las Vegas Raiders have one of the most buzzed-about quarterbacks in the NFL in rookie Fernando Mendoza, and he's getting his feet wet in the league.
Las Vegas offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko revealed how Mendoza is challenging members of the team's coaching staff ahead of mandatory minicamp.
Generally, it's expected that Cousins will start early in the season. But when will Mendoza take over?
The Raiders are one of five teams to have zero prime-time games on their schedule for the upcoming season.
Following the greatest season in program history, Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers attended the White House for the traditional visit.
The Raiders are doing the right thing by ensuring the face of the franchise has familiar faces and a friendly environment to grow and flourish as he transitions to the pros.
The Raiders grabbed who those running the organization hope will prove to be a long-term franchise quarterback when they made Mendoza the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Mendoza has identified areas where he'll be looking to improve heading into his rookie season in the NFL.
Mendoza shared why a visit to the White House may not be on his itinerary.
The reigning Heisman Trophy winner faced no opposition to be the first player off the board, especially given the team's need for a signal-caller. Nevertheless, it looks like he could've lost that spot if another of the top prospects had declared for the draft.
Mendoza suggested that outsiders haven't seen his full personality.
It's a good thing quarterback Fernando Mendoza didn't quit football when he was in fourth grade.
As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders took Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
Free Newsletters

