BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza might be too modest to discuss himself as a Heisman Trophy candidate , but the sold-out crowd of 55,165 fans at Memorial Stadium didn't have any of the same reservations on Saturday.
They student section led chants of "HeisMendoza" during a 38-13 win over Michigan State with Mendoza putting up 332 yards passing and four touchdowns.
The No. 3 Hoosiers (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) scored 31 straight points against the Spartans (3-4, 0-4) with Mendoza just carving up the secondary
"I did hear on the field," Mendoza said. "I want to give a shout out to the student section for sticking through the rain, and the shirtless towel waving, that was fantastic to see them. All the players on the sidelines were hyped about it, it go