Indiana junior quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been named to the 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc. announced Tuesday. Presented annually to the top senior or upperclassman quarterback who is on track to graduate with their class.
This year’s list showcases 58 of the nation’s premier collegiate quarterbacks, including a mix of returning standouts and rising stars.
Mendoza threw for 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns and 6 interceptions last season for the California Golden Bears. He also ran for 105 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground in 2024.