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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy after a game-winning touchdown pass against Penn State.

Mendoza is ranked among the nation's top quarterbacks in passer rating, passing touchdowns and total touchdowns.

The quarterback has led three game-winning, fourth-quarter drives for the Hoosiers this season.

Coach Curt Cignetti praised Mendoza's development and ability to perform under pressure, noting he can still improve.

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football fans got their Gus Johnson moment Saturday, when Fox’s famous play-by-play announcer delivered his breathless call of Fernando Mendoza’s game-winning touchdown pass to Omar Cooper Jr.

It contained all the hallmarks of a great Johnson call — the unfiltered response, dripping wit

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