Fansided · Dec 5, 2025
Fernando Mendoza unknowingly has given Ohio State more motivation to beat IU
It's not Mendoza's fault, but he has given the Buckeyes even more motivation to take down the Hoosiers in the Big Ten Championship.
Nov 28, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images | Marc Lebryk-Imagn ImagesThe Ohio State football team has the opportunity to win its first Big Ten Championship in five years. Despite winning the national championship last season, they did not win the conference title. In order to achieve that goal, they must beat second-ranked Indiana.
