The Indiana Hoosiers are college football national champions for the first time in program history, and Fernando Mendoza is soaking up every minute of success. The Heisman Trophy winner helped guide Indiana to a dramatic win over Miami during the College Football Playoff title game.

In two seasons, the Hoosiers went from 3-9 and a coaching change to the first major college football program to go 16-0 since 1894.

Fernando Mendoza added one last piece of hardware to his unbelievable 2025 season, taking home the College Football Playoff National Championship Offensive Player of the Game award following Indiana's 27-21 win over Miami on Monday night.

Fernando Mendoza's historic season has ended with a national title. He didn't have his best statistical game, but delivered when it mattered.

Indiana took home the college football national title with one play call by Curt Cignetti and one run by Fernando Mendoza,

Indiana's run wasn't based on stars or luck. It won with discipline paired with a sport reshaped by NIL and the transfer portal.

Fernando Mendoza and Indiana bullied their way into the history books, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story.

Indiana football completes one of the most amazing runs in college football history with a 27-21 victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game.

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