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Fernando Mendoza’s brother made his decision regarding his playing future after the Indiana Hoosiers won the national championship in a victory over the Miami Hurricanes.
Alberto Mendoza, who was Fernando’s backup in the 2025 season, will enter the NCAA transfer portal. He shared a message from On3, confirming the decision. He appeared in nine games this season for the national champions, completing 18 passes for 286 yards and five touchdowns.
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Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Alberto Mendoza (16) participates in practice for the College Football Playoff national championship game against the Miami Hurricanes on January 17, 2026. (Nathan Ray Seebeck/Imagn Images)
He joined Indiana in 2024 when head coach Curt Cignetti took over the team. He only appeared in one game in 2024. Kurtis Rourke was the Hoosiers’ quarterback at the time.
Fernando Mendoza transferred from Cal to Indiana before the start of the 2025 season. It turned out to be one of the best moves of the college football offseason. Alberto Mendoza played a major role in the transfer, according to The Athletic.
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Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) and quarterback Alberto Mendoza (16) walk onto the field to warm up before the 2025 Big Ten championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 6, 2025. (Aaron Doster/Imagn Images)
It didn’t look like Alberto Mendoza had a chance to win the starting quarterback job next season. Ancient
TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover has committed to Indiana via the transfer portal and his presence will help Indiana re-energize for a chance at back-to-back championships.
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Alberto Mendoza (16), Greg Cambell (center) and quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) pose after the 2025 Rose Bowl and College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2026. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
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It’s unclear where it might land. There are still a few schools that will be looking for a quarterback for the 2026 season.
