IU’s first Heisman winner—and the best player in college football—is Fernando Mendoza. 🏆 We couldn’t be prouder of Fernando—not just for his record-breaking season, but for the way he represents Indiana University every single day. On the field, in the classroom, and in the community, he embodies the Hoosier spirit: discipline, leadership, excellence, and integrity. Mendoza is not only a dynamic quarterback—he’s also a Indiana University Kelley School of Business MBA student, applying the same