Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player
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- Fernando Mendoza, the quarterback for Indiana, has made history by winning the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first player from the Hoosiers to receive this prestigious award since its inception in 1935. He secured 2,362 points, significantly outpacing his competitors, including Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia and Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love.
- This achievement not only highlights Mendoza's exceptional performance throughout the season but also marks a pivotal moment for Indiana's football program, which has seen a resurgence, culminating in their No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff after a successful campaign.
- The victory comes amid contrasting fortunes for other programs, notably Notre Dame, which has opted out of bowl games following their exclusion from the playoffs. Indiana's rise reflects a broader trend in college football, where traditional powerhouses face challenges from emerging teams, reshaping the competitive landscape.
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