Photos: Miami's own Fernando Mendoza - College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl - Alabama vs Indiana

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Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers holds the Leishman Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Yhonzae Pierre #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide sacks Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 and Elijah Sarratt #13 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Curt Cignetti of the Indiana Hoosiers speaks to Fernando Mendoza #15 during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 and Elijah Sarratt #13 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 and Elijah Sarratt #13 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: David Bird #45 of the Alabama Crimson Tide and Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers embrace after the game in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Alberto Mendoza #16 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs the ball Zavier Mincey #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers dives during the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers is sacked Bray Hubbard #18 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first quarter in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers walks off the field after defeating the against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs the ball for a first down during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 and Riley Nowakowski #37 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate after Mendoza threw a touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers waits in the tunnel prior to the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers is chased by Tim Keenan III #96 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers walks off the field after defeating the against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates with teammates after throwing a touchdown pass in the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 and Charlie Becker #80 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers scrambles during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: David Bird #45 of the Alabama Crimson Tide and Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers embrace after the game in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers hands the ball off in the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers walks off the field after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers scrambles during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers jogs across the field at halftime in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Alberto Mendoza #16 of the Indiana Hoosiers is chased by Tim Keenan III #96 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates in the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 and Elijah Sarratt #13 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers drops back to pass in the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 and Charlie Becker #80 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts after running for a first down in the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers holds the Leishman Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers hands the ball off to Kaelon Black #8 in the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers holds the Leishman Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Charlie Becker #80 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown with Fernando Mendoza #15 during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 and Pat Coogan #78 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate with the Leishman Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers steps back to pass during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs onto the field after the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Bray Hubbard #18 of the Alabama Crimson Tide sacks Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers in the first quarter in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers holds the Leishman Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers is tackled by Nikhai Hill-Green #41 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers lines up for a play in the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers hands the ball off to Kaelon Black #8 during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Curt Cignetti of the Indiana Hoosiers meets with Fernando Mendoza #15 in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Charlie Becker #80 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates a touchdown with Fernando Mendoza #15 during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers avoids a tackle from Keon Keeley #31 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second quarter in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers is sacked Bray Hubbard #18 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first quarter in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Pat Coogan #78, Fernando Mendoza #15, and Elijah Sarratt #13 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15, Pat Coogan #78, and Riley Nowakowski #37 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate with the Leishman Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers scrambles during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 and Roman Hemby #1 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: D'Angelo Ponds #5, Fernando Mendoza #15, and Roman Hemby #1 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: A detail view of the helmet worn by Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Riley Nowakowski #37, Fernando Mendoza #15, and Pat Coogan #78 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15, Pat Coogan #78, and Riley Nowakowski #37 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate with the Leishman Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

Fernando Mendoza Christopher Columbus High School Indiana University 2026 Rose Bowl Heisman — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal - Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential: Alabama v Indiana PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers huddles up with his team during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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