Fernando Mendoza discusses transition from college football to NFL with Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza shared insights on adjusting to the NFL during Raiders' preseason activities. Following a strong collegiate career with the Indiana Hoosiers, Mendoza was the top pick in the 2026 draft. He has played in the preseason alongside Kirk Cousins and Aidan O’Connell, completing 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals but struggled against the Houston Texans. The Texans held a 20-3 lead at halftime, though the Raiders rallied in the second half to score 19 unanswered points and win. Mendoza reflected on the learning curve he faces at the professional level ahead of the Raiders’ final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on August 27.
- •Fernando Mendoza reflects on NFL adjustment after strong college career.
- •He completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown against Arizona.
- •Mendoza struggled with 86 yards and an interception against Houston.
- •Raiders scored 19 unanswered points to win against Texans.
- •Final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers is on August 27.
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders news: Fernando Mendoza gets brutally honest on jump from college football to NFL
"Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza got real about adjusting to life in the NFL after experiencing an incredible collegiate career with the Indiana Hoosiers. Mendoza is preparing for the rookie season of his NFL career with the Raiders. Following an incredible ending to a collegiate career at Indiana, the star quarterback went on to be the top […] The post Raiders news: Fernando Mendoza gets brutally honest on jump from college football to NFL appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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