BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza has become the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman after a 63-10 win over Illinois .

After watching film of IU's first four games, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz told reporters during his weekly press conference Tuesday that Mendoza is certainly a worthy candidate.

"Somebody was saying he's the leader for the Heisman," Ferentz said. "I don't have a Heisman vote, but I'd vote for him based on what I have seen." More: Indiana football QB Fernando Mendoza’s quest for perfection carries on after Heisman-worthy performance

The comments echo what Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry said about Mendoza leading up to last week's game. Henry labeled Mendoza an NFL-level talent "with an arm as live as live can get." Looking for

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