There’s a lot of chatter this season about Fernando Mendoza . Landing in Bloomington last winter, Mendoza has quickly made a name for himself by transforming Indiana’s offense and lighting up the scoreboard. His progression week by week amazes fans and analysts alike. And it comes from his recent face-off against Indiana State on September 13, where he completed 19 of 20 passes for 270 yards and five touchdowns, adding a rushing score to boot in a dominating 73-0 win. That game tied the mark for the most total touchdowns by a QB in a single game in Indiana history. And his head coach has now spoken candidly about his progression and impact on the team.

Mendoza arrived from Cal seeking development under Indiana’s quarterback-friendly system, coached by Cignetti. Early on, he struggled wi

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