Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman
Summary
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy, marking a historic achievement as the first Cuban American to receive the award. He led his team to an undefeated season and a Big Ten championship.Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza is a quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers.
- He won the Heisman Trophy, which is given to the best college football player.
- Mendoza is the first Cuban American to win the Heisman Trophy.
- He led Indiana to its first Big Ten championship since 1967.
- Mendoza threw 33 touchdown passes and ran for 6, setting a school record with 39 total touchdowns.
- He was also named the Associated Press player of the year.
- Mendoza's heritage is important to him; he is the grandson of Cuban immigrants.
- Earlier Latino Heisman winners include Jim Plunkett (1970) and Bryce Young (2021).
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