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Indiana's star quarterback put the cherry on top of the stunning season that wouldn't have been possible without him.

Indiana took home the college football national title with one play call by Curt Cignetti and one run by Fernando Mendoza,

Fernando Mendoza was playing a few miles from the home he grew up. Fans at his high school offered their thoughts on the Heisman Trophy winner.

The Hoosiers passed up a field-goal opportunity to go for it in a close game, and it paid off with the most memorable play of the season.

Up by three in the fourth quarter, Indiana's decision to go for it on fourth down paid off with a potentially legendary Fernando Mendoza scramble.

Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy and is a likely early pick — perhaps first overall — in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Miami's defense put pressure on Mendoza throughout the championship game, but Indiana's quarterback delivered when it mattered.

Fernando Mendoza, who grew up in Miami, wasn't even offered a walk-on spot with the Hurricanes coming out of high school.

Fernando Mendoza capped off a National Championship season for the ages, running and diving right into the hearts of Raider Nation.

Fernando Mendoza celebrated with his biggest fan after winning Indiana their first-ever college football title: his mother.

Indiana Hoosiers star quarterback Fernando Mendoza said after the national championship win he would "die" for his team as he scored an incredible touchdown.