Fernando Mendoza

Football Player

Birthday October 1, 2003

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Boston, MA

Age 22 years old

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About

He won the 2025 Heisman Trophy after a stellar season for Indiana University.  In that special season, he led the team to an undefeated regular season and he defeated Ohio State University in the Big Ten title game.

Before Fame

After a great high school football career in Miami, Florida, he attended UC Berkeley.  He won the starting QB spot at Cal but would eventually transfer to Indiana in 2024.

Trivia

In 2025 he amazingly threw for 2,980 yards and had 33 touchdowns.  He was named  AP College Football Player of the Year in 2025.

Family Life

His younger brother Alberto was the backup quarterback for himself at Indiana.  All 4 of his parents were born in Cuba. 

Associated With

Prior to him, the last QB at Indiana to lead the program to new heights was Michael Penix Jr..