Heisman Trophy, Fernando Mendoza
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Pate claims inattentive voters made last-minute decisions based on the Big Ten Championship game, overlooking Pavia's superior season-long performance and reducing the award to "the last shiny object they saw.
Multiple general managers told Jay Glazer that Fernando Mendoza might not only be the top QB picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he might also be the No. 1 pick.
Indiana, which is in the market for a Fernando Mendoza replacement in 2026, is already reportedly on the right track.
The Indiana Hoosiers could win the national title and still wind up with an elite quarterback in 2026 should Fernando Mendoza. Monday, a quarterback with elite playoff experience hit the open market.