Summary
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza achieved a significant feat by becoming the second quarterback in College Football Playoff history to throw five or more touchdowns in a semifinal game without an interception, following Joe Burrow. Mendoza's team defeated Oregon in the Peach Bowl semifinals and will play in the national championship.
Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza transferred from Cal Berkeley to Indiana through the transfer portal in 2025.
- Mendoza helped Indiana beat Oregon in the Peach Bowl semifinals with a significant point difference.
- He is only the second quarterback in College Football Playoff history to throw five or more touchdowns in a semifinal game without an interception, after Joe Burrow in 2019.
- Mendoza finished the game with under 200 passing yards but scored five touchdowns.
- Indiana is set to play in the national championship against the Miami Hurricanes.
- Joe Burrow's notable performance in the 2019 Peach Bowl included seven touchdowns in one game, without any interceptions.
