Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza orchestrated a game-winning drive in the 27-24 win against PSU with a 7-yard strike to WR Omar Cooper Jr. “ This is by far the best moment of my career,” stated Mendoza after the win. Now, his Heisman moment not only gave IU their perfect 10-0 season but also enhanced the Cal transfer’s chance to win this prestigious trophy. Still, when ON3 ranked him in their Week 12 Heisman poll, fans weren’t ready to buy it. Is his rank the reason or his stats?

Just a few weeks ago, Mendoza was tied with Alabama’s Ty Simpson in the Heisman odds. But after his Heisman heroics against PSU, Mendoza now ranks No. 1 in On3’s Week 12 Heisman poll. With +175 odds, he is one of the favorites to win the Heisman, according to BetMGM rankings. If Mendoza lifts the Heisman Trophy, i

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