Heisman winner led Hoosiers to perfect 16-0 season
Mendoza sealed title with fourth-down TD v Miami
Raiders hold top pick as draft buzz grows quickly
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza announced Friday morning that he is bypassing his senior season and entering the 2026 NFL draft.
The university’s first Heisman Trophy winner effectively put himself in position to be selected with the top overall pick of the draft after announcing his decision in a video on his Instagram account. The Las Vegas Raiders hold the top pick.