Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 267 yards (21 of 23) and tied a career-high with five touchdown passes in a 63-0 win over Illinois.

IU coach Curt Cignetti praised the quarterback's 'accelerated' development and highlighted Mendoza's dedication to the process after the game.

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza didn’t take a victory lap on Saturday night after a 63-10 win over Illinois.

Mendoza’s performance was certainly worthy of one — he threw for 267 yards (21 of 23) and five touchdowns without playing a single snap in the fourth quarter — but he was too busy critiquing the two throws he missed and talking about what he needs to improve ahead of a trip to Kinnick Stadium next weekend .

That’s just how he’s wired.

“He will do everyth

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