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Fernando Mendoza Named to 2025 Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Watch List

Indiana Hoosier junior signal-caller Fernando Mendoza has been named to the 2025 Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List, the Hispanic Football Hall of Fame announced last week.

This award, presented by the Hispanic Football Hall of Fame, is presented to the most outstanding college football player of Hispanic ancestry.

The inaugural College Football Watch List recognizes 15 standout Hispanic athletes who are making a significant impact during the 2025 season. Each player has earned a starting role and demonstrated excellence on and off the field.

Indiana’s QB Fernando Mendoza has had 16 Passing TDs and been averaging 242 Passing YDS per game this season ud83dudc4f

No surprise he is already on the Hispanic Football Hall of Fame Player of the Year Watchlist ud83cudde8ud83cuddfa pic.