Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza: From 2-Star Recruit To Heisman Favorite

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza joins the Heisman Trophy Podcast as the Hoosiers sit at 11-0, eyeing a Big Ten title and potential playoff berth. He reflects on pivotal moments of the season—like the last-second touchdown vs. Penn State—and shares how his transfer from Cal paid off thanks to Indiana’s leadership, team culture, and offensive scheme. In this classic long-form interview, Mendoza opens up about his methodical, Stoic approach to football and life, and how he overcame imposter syndrome with help from mentors. It's a thoughtful, grounded conversation with one of the most impressive players in college football—on and off the field. The Heisman Trophy Podcast streams every Wednesday during the college football season and is hosted produced, edited and engineered by Chris Huston. The pod is available on all streaming networks, including Spotify and Apple Music, and features video interviews and bonus content on YouTube and TikTok. We also have a reddit community. Email us at [email protected] for feedback and inquiries. Listen to the full episode & clips: Web: https://www.heismanpod.com TikTok: / heismantrophypodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7r5yzhk... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #Indiana #hoosiers #heisman #cfb #collegefootball #bigten ‪@bisondrops‬ ‪@IUAthletics‬ ‪@BTN‬ ‪@B1GFootball‬