Fernando Mendoza wins Best Men's College Athlete ESPY award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Fernando Mendoza, now a quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, earned the Best Men's College Athlete award at the ESPYs on July 15, 2026. Previously, Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers to a national championship with a perfect 16-0 record, winning the Heisman Trophy in his only college season. In his acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude to his coaches, family, fans, and especially his teammates. Mendoza, who was the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft, continues to receive recognition following his standout college career.
- •Mendoza led Indiana Hoosiers to a national championship in his final college season.
- •He won the Heisman Trophy and was the first overall pick in the 2026 draft.
- •He emphasized teamwork in his acceptance speech during the ESPY awards.
- •Mendoza now plays for the Las Vegas Raiders after a challenging previous season for the team.
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"Fernando Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers to an unlikely national championship in the previous college football season. In his lone season with the team, Indiana had a perfect 16-0 record, while the quarterback won the Heisman Trophy and became the No.
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