After a scintillating performance in Indiana's 63-10 thrashing of then-top 10 Illinois , Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza has emerged as the new Heisman Trophy betting favorite.
Mendoza is now the FanDuel odds on favorite to win the Heisman with +800 odds, surpassing Oklahoma QB John Mateer (+900), Miami QB Carson Beck (+1300), Oregon QB Dante Moore (+1300), Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (+1400) and TCU QB Josh Hoover (+1400).
Through four games this season, Mendoza has been terrific in leading the undefeated Hoosiers. He has a nation-best 14 passing touchdowns, zero interceptions and ranks second nationally in completion percentage (76.8 percent) and quarterback rating (206.2). Mendoza and Indiana have been so good they've turned what started as considerabl