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Fernando Mendoza focuses on Raiders, not Indiana football NIL donations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:02 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Fernando Mendoza focuses on Raiders, not Indiana football NIL donations

Summary

Fernando Mendoza, the former Indiana football star, announced he has no plans to donate to the Hoosiers' NIL initiatives. The Heisman Trophy winner, who transferred from Cal and led Indiana to a national championship in 2025, is concentrating on his upcoming rookie season with the Las Vegas Raiders. Mendoza emphasized his commitment to charitable work, particularly in support of multiple sclerosis research, indicating that his focus will remain on his charitable endeavors rather than contributing to his former school’s NIL fund for the time being. Additionally, Mendoza has previously supported the University of Miami in their MS research efforts.

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By the Numbers

•Mendoza won't donate to Indiana's NIL for football.
•He is concentrating on starting his NFL career with the Raiders.
•Mendoza supports MS research through his charitable fund.
•He previously donated to the University of Miami for MS efforts.

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6:02 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza has no plans to donate to Indiana football NIL, ‘trying to focus on Raiders’

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Fernando Mendoza has no immediate plans to donate to Indiana’s NIL efforts for the football team or transfer portal. Mendoza was a product of the portal going into 2025, coming over from Cal, and led the Hoosiers to an undefeated national championship season. The Heisman Trophy winner is focused on charitable donations to fight MS, […]
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