Fernando Mendoza is set for a busy offseason as the Hoosiers quarterback could be racking up all kinds of honors from the Heisman Trophy to player of the year awards. He has officially earned his first one with the AP handing out their postseason awards.
The AP has named Mendoza the College Football Player of the Year, the biggest honor among their player awards. It makes sense that Mendoza won the award, especially leading his team to the only undefeated record in college football and to the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.
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This is a huge honor for the Cal transfer, who has just completed his first regular season with the Hoosiers.