Fernando Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza is a college football quarterback who kicked off his career playing for the California Golden Bears from 2022 to 2024. Following his stint in California, Mendoza made a significant move in December 2024 when he transferred to Indiana. Since the 2025 season, he has been demonstrating his skills on the field as a starting quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers. Throughout his college career up to Week 11 of 2025, Mendoza has achieved a robust completion percentage of 68.0% with a total of 6,635 passing yards and 54 touchdowns.

Mendoza's prowess on the field did not go unnoticed. During the 2024 season, while still playing for California, he was named ACC quarterback of the week twice consecutively. His performance continued to excel after the transfer to Indiana in 2025, where he maintained an untarnished record of 9-0 up to that point. His passer efficiency rating stood at an impressive 188.5, further cementing his status as a formidable presence on the football field.

Aside from his sporting feats, Mendoza is also academically accomplished. He has attended two prominent institutions, the University of California, Berkeley, and Indiana University Bloomington. Mendoza graduated from the Kelley School of Business, adding a strong academic background to his rich sporting career. This combination of athletic prowess and academic achievement positions Mendoza as a well-rounded individual both on and off the field.