Summary
Indiana's college football team completed an undefeated season and won the Big Ten title. They entered the College Football Playoff as the top team and beat Alabama to reach the semifinals, where they will face Oregon. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy, has been compared to NFL quarterback Drake Maye due to his playing style and skills.
Key Facts
- Indiana went 12–0 in the regular season and won the Big Ten championship.
- Indiana entered the College Football Playoff as the No. 1 seed.
- They defeated No. 9 Alabama 38–3 in the CFP quarterfinals.
- Indiana will play No. 5 Oregon in the semifinals.
- Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy, a first for Indiana.
- Mendoza transferred from Cal and achieved 2,980 passing yards and 33 touchdowns.
- Bruce Arians compared Mendoza's skills to NFL quarterback Drake Maye.
- Drake Maye had a successful college career and was picked third overall by the Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft.
