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Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / October 31
Curt Cignetti called Fernando Mendoza to his office when he heard he was seeking Heisman advice 
With the Fox Big Noon Kickoff crew in town last week ahead of Indiana’s game against UCLA, quarterback Fernando Mendoza sought out some advice. With the Heisman Trophy noise growing with each week, Mendoza reached out to former USC quarterback and 2004 Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, an analyst on the Fox pregame show.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 31
SEC quarterback is betting favorite to be No. 1 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft
A lot can change between now and the 2026 NFL Draft in April, from what happens the rest of this college football season to the NFL Combine and pre-draft interviews, etc.
College Football News / Raiders Beat / October 30
Insider: Raiders Rumored to Have “Keen Interest” in Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza
The draft is still six months away but based on how the Raiders’ season...
The 'AP Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz
Given the year, team and position, how many of these first-year defensive standouts since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Fernando Mendoza News / The Daily Hoosier / October 30
Watch: Fernando Mendoza talks 8-0 start, handling Heisman buzz
Watch as IU football quarterback Fernando Mendoza sat down with CBS Sports’ Jenny Dell for an interview ahead of the Maryland game. No. 2 Indiana (8-0, 5-0) will face Maryland (4-3, 1-3) at 3:30 p.m.
College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 30
Week 10 Big Ten Previews: USC Aims to Rebound vs. Huskers — Highlighting four conference games, including one involving a team from the West
It is a bit lighter week than normal in the Big Ten, with just six conference games, and a much lighter week for the four West Coast schools, with only USC in action.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 29
Heisman Trophy Rankings: Mendoza Holds Firm in Top Spot
There was marginal movement this past week among the top contenders for the Heisman Trophy as a tight race enters the home stretch. Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza solidified his perch atop what’s emerged as a pretty definitive five-player tier.
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 28
No. 2 Indiana begins run of Big Ten bottom-dwellers at Maryland
No. 2 Indiana and Maryland welcomed new quarterbacks this season who have been game-changers for their respective offenses. While it has translated to team success for the Hoosiers and Heisman Trophy candidate Fernando Mendoza, the Terrapins have failed to improve despite flashes of brilliance from true freshman Malik Washington.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 29
David Pollack Puts Unexpected College Football QB In Updated Heisman Trophy Ranking
David Pollack released his Heisman rankings ahead of the Week 10 slate of the 2025 college football season on Monday. The highest odds to win the Heisman include Indiana's Fernando Mendoza (+185), Ohio State's Julian Sayin (+400), Alabama's Ty Simpson (+400) and Texas A&M's Marcel Reed (+650), via FanDuel Sportsbook.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / October 28
Heisman Trophy Favorite Fernando Mendoza Trying To Ignore Individual Hype
Indiana football has garnered more attention than ever the last two seasons, going 19-2 and rising to No. 2 in the nation. But for quarterback Fernando Mendoza, staying level-headed despite all the outside praise is key to his success.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 28
Dark horse college football quarterback tops updated Heisman Trophy odds
After Week 9, college football betting odds from Caesar's shifted very little, with the top four betting favorites remaining in their spots with minimal changes.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 28
ESPN's Matt Barrie Names College Football Team That's a Lock for the Playoff
Key Points Indiana is 8-0 with two top-10 wins. Matt Barrie says the Hoosiers are a lock for the College Football Playoff. QB Fernando Mendoza continues to lead one of the nation’s most balanced offenses.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28
NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25, 2026, in Pittsburgh. From an Ole Miss quarterback to an Oregon defensive tackle, here are five players we're tracking.
College Football News / The Forkball / October 27
Heisman Watch – Week 9
Quarterbacks from the nation’s top teams still lead the Heisman race. Some running backs, dual-threat quarterbacks, and some Group of Five players are hot on their heels.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 27
Heisman Trophy index: contenders list narrowing down to close October
As November approaches, the Heisman Trophy contender list continues to narrow down. From Fernando Mendoza to Ty Simpson, the leading-candidates showed up once again in Week 9.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 27
Greg McElroy names QB in Heisman 'driver's seat' after Week 9
Fernando Mendoza’s rise from Miami prep standout to national Heisman frontrunner has turned into one of college football’s defining stories this fall. The Indiana Hoosiers quarterback delivered another dominant performance Saturday, orchestrating a 56-6 rout over the UCLA Bruins to keep his team unbeaten and their playoff hopes intact.
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 25
No. 2 Indiana blows out UCLA as Fernando Mendoza records 4 touchdowns
Fernando Mendoza threw for three touchdowns Saturday and ran for a fourth as No. 2 Indiana walloped visiting UCLA 56-6 in Bloomington. Mendoza shrugged off a slow start to complete 15 of 22 passes for 168 yards, along with an early interception, as the Hoosiers improved to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the Big Ten Conference.
College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 24
Nico Iamaleava, Fernando Mendoza Set Stage for Big Game Showdown
The UCLA Bruins (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) are putting even the biggest coaches and best college football teams on notice amid a 3-0 turnaround, which culminated after a gritty 20-17 win over Maryland this Saturday.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 23
UCLA vs. Indiana bold predictions for college football Week 9
Indiana is now 7-0 on the year, and looks to remain perfect as they host UCLA. Indiana is hoping to strengthen their playoff resume, as UCLA looks for the upset.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Kirk Herbstreit Names 'Most Impressive' SEC Team
Key Points Alabama has rebounded from a Week 1 loss to Florida State with six straight wins. The Crimson Tide climbed from No. 21 to No. 4 in the AP Poll.
College Football News / EasySportz / October 20
Big Ten Football Power Rankings: The Surprising Rise of Northwestern
The chaos of the Big Ten continues! Week 8 served as Separation Saturday, where Ohio State solidified its status, Indiana remained perfect, and the Big Ten West became even more complicated with key upsets from Minnesota and Northwestern.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20
How Ohio State's Julian Sayin, Indiana's Fernando Mendoza stack up in Heisman race
The Heisman Trophy race has shifted in the Big Ten's favor, with Sayin and Mendoza now emerging as favorites to win college football’s most prestigious individual award.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / October 19
Indiana Dubs Fernando Mendoza 'Best QB in College Football' Amid Heisman Chants
Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti said quarterback Fernando Mendoza prepares better than any player he's ever been around. But nothing could've readied Mendoza for the sights and sounds he witnessed Saturday evening from Memorial Stadium's Northeast corner.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 9
Which fringe contender has best chance of solidifying CFP claim in Week 7?
This weekend, three programs that entered the 2025 season as fringe playoff hopefuls can legitimize their status as contenders with statement Associated Press top-10 wins.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Field Level Media / September 29
Fernando Mania: New favorite emerges atop 2026 NFL Draft
While their Heisman Trophy hopes may have taken direct hits over the weekend, the fortunes of four quarterbacks continue to be on the rise when it comes to projecting the No. 1 overall pick in next year's NFL Draft.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / September 22
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza making noise in Heisman Trophy race
The race for the 2025 Heisman Trophy has shaken out in a much different manner than many likely expected, at least four weeks into the 2025 college football season.
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