Fernando Mendoza Declares for 2026 NFL Draft After Historic Indiana Title Run

4 months ago

Fernando Mendoza Declares for 2026 NFL Draft After Historic Indiana Title Run

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza declared for the 2026 NFL Draft days after leading the Hoosiers to a national championship. Mendoza threw for 3,535 yards and 41 touchdowns, won the Heisman Trophy, and capped a 16-0 season with a CFP title win over Miami. Raiders ownership, including Tom Brady, attended the championship game.

By Sauvik Banerjee

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After Duke sued Mensah for entering the transfer portal despite signing a $4M-per-year contract, the QB has now filed an emergency motion to reconsider a court order blocking his transfer. While allowed to enter the portal, he can’t enroll elsewhere until a judge rules. Mensah said interested schools’ deadlines expire Jan. 23, prompting him to seek an earlier hearing.

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Indiana Teammate Calls Fernando Mendoza a “Future Hall of Famer”

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CFP Confirms 12-Team Playoff Will Continue in 2026

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CFP Confirms 12-Team Playoff Will Continue in 2026

Days after Indiana’s national title, the College Football Playoff confirmed it will remain a 12-team format in 2026. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the decision was “widely expected,” with a formal announcement coming later. Expansion talks will continue, but officials opted for stability after just two seasons of the 12-team model, which produced Indiana as its first champion without a first-round bye.

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Steelers Showing “Serious Interest” in Miami HC Mario Cristobal

The Steelers "are very interested" in Miami HC Mario Cristobal, per Brian Baldinger, who added that Cristobal would “really translate to the NFL.” The analyst, who is reportedly close to the Steelers' front office, praised Miami’s physical approach under Mario. He also highlighted Cristobal's hands-on offensive line coaching vs. the Hoosiers despite the Hurricanes’ title-game loss.

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CFP Stays at 12 Teams in 2026, Notre Dame Gets Auto-Bid

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CFP Stays at 12 Teams in 2026, Notre Dame Gets Auto-Bid

The College Football Playoff will remain a 12-team field for the 2026 season, per reports. Under the updated structure, Notre Dame will receive an automatic bid if it finishes inside the AP Top 12. The field will include the four Power 4 conference champions and the highest-ranked Group of Six champion.

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