Career Update: Fernando Mendoza Posts Heisman Win on LinkedIn

In case you missed the news over the weekend, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy on Saturday. He wants his network on LinkedIn to know that, too. 

A couple of days after his Heisman win, Mendoza posted a career update of his victory to his LinkedIn page to share the news.

"This weekend, I was incredibly honored to be named the 2025 Heisman Trophy recipient," Mendoza wrote. "To the Heisman Trophy Trust, the voters, and the legendary winners who have come before me, it is a privilege to be recognized alongside such an esteemed fraternity.

"I accept this honor with humility, gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility. This recognition reflects the support of my family, my coaches, and every teammate who has believed in me along the way, from Christopher Columbus to Cal and now Indiana. 

"I was once just a kid in Miami chasing a dream, and I hope sharing my journey can inspire other kids to believe in themselves and chase their dreams too."

Mendoza won the Heisman relatively decisively, becoming the clear favorite to win the award after he led Indiana to its first Big Ten title in 58 years with its victory over Ohio State earlier in December. He received 643 first-place votes, with second-place finisher Diego Pavia receiving 189. Mendoza edged out the Vanderbilt quarterback by nearly 1,000 total points in the vote total (2,362 to 1,435).

That win improved Indiana's record to 13-0, giving it the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff. While Indiana's status as the only undefeated team in college football certainly helped Mendoza win the Heisman, his stats were pretty strong, too. He threw for 2,980 yards as he led the nation in touchdown passes (33) and ranked first in yards per