Unbeaten quarterback Fernando Mendoza has shown everyone exactly what he’s capable of. After transferring from Cal with plenty of flaws, the 22-year-old has led Indiana to the nation’s No. 1 seed heading into the playoffs, turned them into a legitimate national title contender, and delivered the program’s first Big Ten championship since 1967. This is Mendoza at his absolute best.

So after breaking down the rise of this standout star and Heisman Trophy finalist, it’s worth taking a moment to give credit where it’s due: his father, Fernando Mendoza Sr.

Who is Fernando Mendoza’s father, Fernando Mendoza Sr.?

Fernando Mendoza’s father is Fernando Mendoza Sr., also known as Fernando IV. He’s a doctor based in Miami, specializing in pediatric emergency medicine, but football has never been t

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