Josh Hoover replaces Fernando Mendoza as Indiana's starting quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Josh Hoover is set to take over as the starting quarterback for Indiana in the 2026 college football season. He follows Fernando Mendoza, who led Indiana to a Heisman-winning season and a national title. Hoover previously played for TCU, where he completed 65% of his passes. The team will look to maintain its elite status this season with Hoover at the helm after a successful campaign last year.
- •Josh Hoover transfers from TCU to Indiana
- •Hoover replaces Heisman-winner Fernando Mendoza
- •Indiana seeks to defend national title in 2026
- •Hoover completed 65% of passes in previous season
- •Mendoza led team to undefeated season before departing
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"Josh Hoover is tasked with replacing Fernando Mendoza after Mendoza's Heisman-winning season and Indiana's national title.
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