BLOOMINGTON – Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been named one of four finalists for the 2025 Heisman Memorial Trophy, college football’s most prestigious individual award.

The announcement solidifies Mendoza’s remarkable year, which saw him lead the Hoosiers to an undefeated season and the program’s first Big Ten Championship in nearly six decades.

Mendoza, a redshirt junior, joins a prestigious class of candidates heading to New York City for the award ceremony this Saturday.

Mendoza’s inclusion as a Heisman finalist caps off an unbelievable turnaround for the Indiana football program. Under head coach Curt Cignetti, Mendoza led the Hoosiers to a perfect 13-0 record, secured the Big Ten Championship with a dramatic 13-10 victory over Ohio State, and ultimately locke

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