Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza received support from alum Trent Green for the Heisman Trophy in an interview with Fox News Digital.

Indiana’s quarterback has defied the odds to carry the Hoosiers to new heights. But he has the demeanor of a man who was born for this moment.

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza took a brief respite from film study to reflect on his incredible season and another historic Hoosiers run.

Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz are joined by senior sports betting analyst Ben Fawkes to discuss the latest Heisman odds and whether Fernando Mendoza has a stronghold on the award.

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Just four years ago, Fernando Mendoza was an unheralded high school senior unsure where his football career would take him. He was ranked as the No. 2015 overall player and the No. 128 overall quarterback in the 2022 Rivals Industry Ranking.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza led a game-winning drive to defeat Penn State 27-24. The victory kept the No. 2 Hoosiers undefeated and preserved their Big Ten title game hopes. Teammates praised Mendoza's performance, suggesting it was a "Heisman moment.

Fernando Mendoza completed 91.7% of his passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns as No. 2 Indiana took another step toward clinching a spot in its first Big Ten title game and likely a second straight playoff berth with a 31-7 victory over Wisconsin.

He has led the Hoosiers to an 11-0 record and thrown for 2,641 yards, 30 touchdowns and five interceptions. Jets general manager Darren Mougey scouted Mendoza in person when he led a brilliant go-ahead drive in the final two minutes in a win over Penn State.