The Indiana Hoosiers’ matchup with the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday was one for the history books. In a 73-0 demolition of the Sycamores at Memorial Stadium, the Hoosiers’ quarterback duo, Fernando Mendoza and Alberto Mendoza, combined for 374 yards and seven touchdowns to humble Indiana State.

Fernando, the older brother and Cal transfer, was flawless throughout the game. He went 19-for-20 and nearly had a perfect game, a 95% completion rate that shattered Peyton Ramsey’s school record of 92.9% from 2019. And by the time head coach Curt Cignetti pulled him from the game after the first half, the elder Mendoza had already done his job, posting his career-high five touchdowns. Still, it was not enough for Fernando.

According to Fernando himself, his footwork was not the best, and he

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