Fernando Mendoza Wins Heisman Trophy
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Mendoza, the mercurial quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, became the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia slammed Heisman Trophy voters on Instagram after finishing second to Indiana's Fernando Mendoza in the voting process.
With a new coach and new players, including quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who just won a Heisman Trophy last night, the Indiana University Hoosiers are in contention for a national championship title.