Fernando Mendoza just won Indiana its first national football college championship. A certain Patriots player inspired him.

One of the biggest reasons that Indiana football turned into a national powerhouse this season was the ascent of Fernando Mendoza, but it wasn't a given that he was going to be a superstar upon transferring to the program last offseason.

Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy and is a likely early pick — perhaps first overall — in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Indiana Hoosiers finished off a 16-0 perfect season by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 on Miami's home turf in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Indiana football draws national buzz after Lil Wayne reacts to Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman moment in the CFP title game.

Mark Ingram, the first Alabama player to win the Heisman Trophy, and Ndamukong Suh and Aaron Donald, two of the most fearsome defensive linemen of their era, highlight the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class announced Wednesday.

John Mateer also could have put his toes in the draft waters. LaNorris Sellers (+3000) and Gunner Stockton had a chance to bet on themselves in a weak quarterback class. Each of them will instead return as experienced dual-threat players who could rank among the sport's statistical leaders.

An emotional scene played out when Indiana Hoosiers quarterback and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza ran to his ‘best friend’ during the CFP championship celebration. The future is […]