a user tweeted<\/a>. <\/p><\/blockquote>\nMendoza began his collegiate career at Cal in 2022. He played three years with the Golden Bears before transferring to Indiana for the 2025 season. <\/p>\n
Mendoza is enjoying a stellar run with the Hoosiers. He won the Heisman Trophy earlier this year and now has a chance of winning the national title.<\/p>\n
Many believe that Mendoza is projected to go as the top pick in this year’s NFL draft, if he decides to go pro.<\/p>\n
Fernando Mendoza’s Indiana will face Miami in the CFP national title game
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza – Source: Getty<\/p>\n
Fernando Mendoza’s Indiana will face the Miami Hurricanes in the national title game on Jan. 19. The CFP final will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. <\/p>\n
The Hurricanes beat Ole Miss in the CFP semifinals. Their offense will be led by star quarterback Carson Beck. <\/p>\n
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