Summary
Indiana's football team won its first national championship, finishing the season undefeated. Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, is expected to enter the NFL Draft in 2026, and Josh Hoover has been announced as his replacement for the Indiana Hoosiers. Hoover is among the top contenders for the 2026 Heisman Trophy.
Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers to a national championship with a perfect 16-0 season.
- Mendoza completed 72% of his passes and threw 41 touchdowns during the season.
- Mendoza also rushed for 276 yards and scored seven touchdowns.
- He is expected to enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Josh Hoover, who previously played for TCU, is set to replace Mendoza.
- Hoover ranks third in the 2026 Heisman Trophy odds.
- Indiana is projected to start the 2026 season as the top-ranked team in the country.
- The Hoosiers aim for another Heisman Trophy and national championship next season.
