Fernando Mendoza is back in the driver's seat on the road to the Heisman Trophy. The Indiana quarterback delivered a game-winning drive for the ages in the Hoosiers' electric 27-24 win at Penn State and in turn climbed back into betting favorite status in the award race.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza finally had his Heisman moment, which should significantly elevate his NFL Draft stock.

Fresh off adding an extra first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the New York Jets sent some of their key decision-makers to Happy Valley where Fernando Mendoza will lead Indiana against Penn State on Saturday afternoon.

Overlooked by all but one Power 4 program as a two-star recruit who ranked 140th nationally at his position in the Class of 2022, Mendoza now has the second-best odds to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy at +225.

For the first time in almost a month, Penn State returns to Beaver Stadium. Things look significantly different from the last home game, as James Franklin and Drew Allar are no longer leading the Nittany Lions.

Fernando Mendoza found Omar Cooper Jr. for one of the greatest and most clutch touchdown catches you'll ever see to lead No. 2 Indiana to a 27-24 road victory over upset-minded Penn State.