A great maestro is nothing without his orchestra, and for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, his ensemble works in perfect harmony.
In No. 3 Indiana’s 38–13 win against Michigan State on Saturday, Mendoza was the conductor. He orchestrated a dynamic performance with top receivers Elijah Sarratt, Omar Cooper Jr. and EJ Williams Jr., the leading members of a finely tuned offensive unit.
“We have such a special core on our offense, with the receiver core, Sarratt, Cooper and Williams,” Mendoza said postgame. “It really is a perfect marriage, and we’re seeing the results in the field right now.