Fernando Mendoza
Quarterback for Indiana during the 2025 season. Led the game-winning 80-yard drive (36 seconds) against Penn State, prompting Gus Johnson's "give him the Heisman" call. Indiana won the national championship that year. Declared for the 2026 NFL Draft — Nate Tice's grade puts him in the C.J. Stroud comp range with a Matt Ryan ceiling. 6'5", 235.
Running Takes
- 2026-04-09: 2026-04-09 Mendoza is an Elite QB — Elite-tier QB after the title run
- 2026-04-21: 2026-04-21 Mendoza Grades Like CJ Stroud — Nate Tice's NFL Draft grade
- 2026-04-21: 2026-04-21 Mendoza Third and Two vs Ohio State is the Throw — The throw that won Nate over
- 2026-04-21: 2026-04-21 Indiana Playoff Run Gave Scouts Mendoza Data — Why the playoff run mattered for his draft stock
Episode Appearances
- 2026-03-24 The Wiggum Scale - Rating 2025's Most Heartbreaking Moments
- 2026-04-09 CFB Masters - Elite Coaches, QBs, Losers, and Schedule Gauntlets
- 2026-04-21 NFL Draft Preview with Nate Tice
- 2026-04-28 Fantasy Footballers Crossover with Jason Moore — Mentioned in passing among the rookie-QB conversation.