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Indiana • #15 • QB

Fernando Mendoza

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Big Ten Standings

Team Conf Overall
IND
 9-0 16-0
OHIOST
 9-0 12-2
OREG
 8-1 13-2
USC
 7-2 9-4
MICH
 7-2 9-4
IOWA
 6-3 9-4
WASH
 5-4 9-4
ILL
 5-4 9-4
MINN
 5-4 8-5
NEB
 4-5 7-6
NWEST
 4-5 7-6
PSU
 3-6 7-6
UCLA
 3-6 3-9
RUT
 2-7 5-7
WISC
 2-7 4-8
MICHST
 1-8 4-8
MD
 1-8 4-8
PURDUE
 0-9 2-10
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Draft Scouting Report

Pro Comparison: Carson Palmer
Summary

Fernando Mendoza is a poised, accurate passer with plus arm talent, consistently delivering catchable balls on time and in rhythm while excelling on layered, second-level routes. He shows NFL-level field vision and coverage recognition, regularly ripping throws with anticipation. While not a true creator, Mendoza navigates collapsing pockets effectively and can make accurate off-platform throws, showing a calm, efficient style reminiscent of Jared Goff.

About
  • 2025: Heisman Trophy winner (nation’s best player)
  • 2025: Led Indiana to a 16–0 record and College Football Playoff National Championship
Strengths
  • Quick decision-maker.
  • Knows where to miss when throwing into tight windows.
  • Willing to deliver strikes under heavy pressure.
  • Consistently plus ball placement.
Weaknesses
  • Can run, but isn’t an evasive athlete.
  • Pocket awareness comes and goes; will miss defenders.
  • Anticipation shows mainly on pre-snap-determined routes.

2025 Passing

STATS CMP ATT PCT YDS YDS/G TD INT RATE
Regular Season 273 379 72.0 3535 220.9 41 6 182.9

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-5, 236 lbs
Birthplace: Miami, FL
Age: 22
Class: Junior