Indiana had its most successful season in program history in 2024 under new head coach Curt Cignetti, who led the Hoosiers to 11 wins and a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Quarterback Kurtis Rourke had an impressive final season, throwing for 29 touchdowns and just five interceptions. However, after Indiana’s loss to Notre Dame, Rourke’s collegiate career ended, leaving the Hoosiers in search of a new quarterback for 2025.
It didn’t take long for Indiana to find their next QB. On Tuesday, multiple reports confirmed that former California quarterback Fernando Mendoza had committed to join the Hoosiers.
Mendoza, who will be a junior in 2025, was regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal. After two seasons at Cal, he decided to leave the program following the 2024 season, during which he threw for 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 11 games. He is also the older brother of Alberto Mendoza, a freshman quarterback at Indiana.
Mendoza will arrive in Bloomington with two years of eligibility left, potentially securing the starting quarterback position for both the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
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