Fernando Mendoza is back in the driver's seat on the road to the Heisman Trophy. The Indiana quarterback delivered a game-winning drive for the ages in the Hoosiers' electric 27-24 win at Penn State and in turn climbed back into betting favorite status in the award race.

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza orchestrated a thrilling game-winning drive, calling it "the kind of drive every quarterback dreams of growing up."

Fresh off adding an extra first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the New York Jets sent some of their key decision-makers to Happy Valley where Fernando Mendoza will lead Indiana against Penn State on Saturday afternoon.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza finally had his Heisman moment, which should significantly elevate his NFL Draft stock.

The Jets had a “heavy contingent” — that included general manager Darren Mougey and senior football advisor Rick Spielman — at the Penn State-Indiana game on Saturday to watch Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza take on the Nittany Lions, ESPN reported.

Fernando Mendoza found Omar Cooper Jr. for one of the greatest and most clutch touchdown catches you'll ever see to lead No. 2 Indiana to a 27-24 road victory over upset-minded Penn State.

Here’s a look at our 2025 Heisman Trophy watch following the 11th full Saturday of the 2025 college football season.