Indiana's Fernando Mendoza shares lessons from national championship win on LinkedIn

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Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza is not only a star on the field, but on LinkedIn, too.

LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that connects people for career development, job seeking, and recruiting. Mendoza posted on the platform what winning a College Football Playoff National Championship taught him about business-to-business sales.

"Here’s what winning a National Championship taught me about business-to-business sales (kidding … kinda)," Mendoza posted on LinkedIn.

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Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza celebrates after defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Jan. 19, 2026. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

"1. Believe in yourself: Four years ago, I was a two-star recruit playing high school football 30 minutes from Hard Rock Stadium with a dream of playing at the highest level. Two days ago, I became a National Champion in that same stadium, surrounded by the family who never stopped believing in me," Mendoza wrote.

"2. Take the risk: When it’s fourth-and-5 at the 12-yard line, go for it. 3. Remember who got you there: Thank you to my teammates, coaches, support staff, professors, and everyone behind the scenes who helped make this happen."

Mendoza has been thrust into the national spotlight this season. The 22-year-old won the Heisman Trophy and led the team to an undefeated season.

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