$2.6 million QB named No. 1 quarterback in college football

The 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship will see No. 1 Indiana face No. 10 Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The game is scheduled for Monday at 7:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN. Indiana, under head coach Curt Cignetti, has achieved an unprecedented 15-0 season and is pursuing its first national championship. The team's rise is highlighted by Fernando Mendoza, who became Indiana's first Heisman Trophy winner.

Mendoza, a former California quarterback, transferred to Indiana in 2025 and has since delivered an outstanding performance with 3,349 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, and six interceptions, along with 284 rushing yards and six touchdowns. His efforts have earned him numerous accolades, including the Heisman Trophy and a spot on ESPN's All-America First Team.

Mendoza's success has made him a top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft, with many projections placing him as the No