Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza provided college football fans with an interview that will live in the memory forever on Saturday night, after his No. The No. 2-ranked Hoosiers defeated the No. In a 13-10 victory, No. 1 Ohio State won the Big Ten Championship. Mendoza was named Grange-Griffin’s Most Valuable Player for his 15-of-24 performance for 222 yard, one touchdown, and one interception. This is Indiana’s first Big Ten title outright and its first undefeated year since 1945. Mendoza, who was overcome with emotion as the confetti began to fall inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis spoke to FOX Sports’ Jenny Taft.Mendoza replied, “It sounds beautiful” when asked what it was like to be a conference champ. “I want all the glory go to God. This was not supposed to happen. With the help of great coaches and teammates, and with everyone around us, this was possible. Hoosiers flipping champions! Who thought they would be here? Let’s go!”Mendoza praised his teammates for their commitment to the team throughout the season.He added, “It’s a good place to be process-oriented.” “We are going day by daily, whether it is [the] We all work towards the same goal, whether we are on the offensive line, defense, coaches, or special teams. It’s what we do, and that’s because we’re brothers. We can bring teams to the brink of disaster because we know we will stick together and that we are the strongest gluing ever.Mendoza discussed his big play with Taft who called it the QB’s latest Heisman-worthy moment.”We threw every day before practice in summer,” he said. “Before 7 am on Sundays we were doing spots and routes. Now you can see the fruition of your efforts. He is my roommate. Can’t help but be happy for such a talented young man, as well as the way our defense played. What an incredible moment.”It is clear that Indiana’s victory will live long in the memory, with Mendoza, also known as Heismendoza, living up to his nickname, and the Hoosiers winning the College Football Want great stories delivered straight to your inbox. To receive daily personalized emails, create or log into your FOX Sports Account and follow leagues. Teams and players.
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