Indiana football plans on returning to the College Football Playoff behind quarterback Fernando Mendoza . Last season's starter at California is excited to play in coach Curt Cignetti 's system.

Mendoza is among almost a dozen quarterbacks considered potential first-round NFL Draft picks next April. Where does he stack up in the latest way-too-early mock drafts? He's anywhere from the top 10 to out of the first round.

Where will Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza be picked in the NFL Draft? Where IU QB Fernando Mendoza will be picked in 2026 draft

AtoZSports : 12th to the Los Angeles Rams

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"Los Angeles is playing it year by year with Matthew Stafford, and there is a good chance that the 2025

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