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STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 8: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium on November 8, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania. The Indiana Hoosiers defeat Penn State Nittany Lions, 27-24. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images) Getty Images In the bowels of Beaver Stadium, after 105,000 witnessed a nailbiter that was Indiana’s first victory at the storied venue in 14 attempts, Hoosiers’ quarterback Fernando Mendoza stated, “This is by far the best moment of my career.” While a game-winning drive that was capped by a seven-yard connection to Omar Cooper, Jr. will live on in IU history like no single play ever before – let’s not forget tight end Charlie Becker’s 17-yard catch that set it up – the hope in Bloomington is Mendoza may have another career moment or two before this 2025 season is in the books. Mendoza’s Heisman moment kept the Hoosiers’ perfect on the season (10-0/7-0 Big Ten) and has the Cal transfer firmly atop the list of favorites for the prestigious trophy. At least for now. Should Mendoza, whose 26 touchdown passes are tied for the nation’s lead while placing second in pass efficiency, hoist the Heisman in New York on December 13, he would be the first such winner in Indiana history. From highest to lowest, here is a look at how the Hoosiers have fared in Heisman voting since the hardware was first awarded in 1935. Anthony Thompson, Second, 1989 Indiana’s all-time leading rusher finished second to Houston’s Andre Ware by all of 70 points. Thompson led the nation in rushing yards (1,793), carries (358) and rushing touchdowns (24). He also caught 35 passes for 201 yards and a TD to give him 25 total touchdowns, which also led the nation.…

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