Indiana, Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza
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Indiana, which is in the market for a Fernando Mendoza replacement in 2026, is already reportedly on the right track.
Multiple general managers told Jay Glazer that Fernando Mendoza might not only be the top QB picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he might also be the No. 1 pick.
The Hoosiers’ win capped a 13-0 season, and catapulted Mendoza to winning the award over Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. And after earning the award, Mendoza did an interview with the assembled media in Bloomington.
The Vanderbilt star quarterback sent an apology message after insensitive comments were made at the expense of Heisman Trophy voters and Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mwndoza. Diego Pavia lost out on the award this past Saturday.