The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza has taken the Indiana University football team to new heights — but the athlete couldn’t have done it without his supportive family by his side.
“My lifelong teammate, Alberto, my brother, my closest confidant. The one I trust more than anybody to get through a tough day, tough play, tough game, I love you bro,” Fernando said during his Heisman winner speech in December 2025. “Thank you for always giving it to me straight, no matter the circumstance.”
He also called out his family’s “unconditional love” before speaking to his mom, Elsa, directly...
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