Indiana football hit a historic first in its 127-season history Saturday night. The Hoosiers now have their first-ever Heisman Trophy winner, with Fernando Mendoza claiming the honor. Plus 24 hours after winning the Maxwell Award .

The quarterback accepted the coveted award in New York City in front of family and the past Heisman winners. Head coach Curt Cignetti also was on hand to celebrate the moment. Expand Tweet

Mendoza bet on himself in walking on with Cal to begin his collegiate career. He later transferred to IU in what's now a life-altering move for him, plus a historically struggling program.

But Mendoza sparked theories that the award belonged to him after stunning top-ranked Ohio State for the Big Ten title. He's now the second-ever Hispanic QB to claim the Heism

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