Indiana football and Curt Cignetti wouldn’t be where they are today without Fernando Mendoza. The star QB is now one of the biggest personalities in college football and is a frontrunner to win the Heisman as well. But it’s not him alone. His mother is a big reason behind his success, being the anchor he needed. Here’s a look at Elsa Mendoza, who has a big hand in Fernando Mendoza being the star he is today for Indiana football.

Who is Fernando Mendoza’s mother, Elsa Mendoza?

Fernando was born to Elsa Mendoza on October 1, 2003. Before him, she used to be a tennis player for the Miami Hurricanes, where she earned 2 degrees. According to the Palm Beach Post, it was Elsa who taught Fernando how to throw the football. She was, is, and will be the QB’s No. 1 fan.

The Mendoza family, however

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