Fernando Mendoza had a unique journey from a 2-star prospect to the favorite to win the Heisman. From struggling to get offers to rejecting a walk-on opportunity at Alabama to play for Cal, the Hoosiers’ QB1 has been driven by more than just on-field success. Now, we know that behind the super competitive and successful demeanor lies a 22-year-old who carries his mother’s will with each pass he throws.

“ My mom has a fight against multiple sclerosis, and my mom is my light, my inspiration, my everything,” he revealed on the Heisman Trophy podcast hosted by Chris Huston on November 19. “I probably talk to her about five times a day. And she’s the only reason that I’ve actually gone this far in my football journey. To see her optimistic and positive approach with all that she’s battlin

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