Fernando Mendoza Wins Heisman Trophy
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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza captured the 2025 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first player in program history to earn college football’s most prestigious individual award.
The CBS newsmagazine show 60 Minutes profiled the Indiana football program's rise to a powerhouse. Musician John Mellencamp, a longtime supporter, attributed coach Curt Cignetti's success to his unemotional approach. Coach Curt Cignetti cited his frustration with the program's previous lack of excitement as motivation for the turnaround.