Fernando Mendoza Heisman moment? Fans crown Indiana QB for clutch comeback drive
By Ethan Stone
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Fernando Mendoza might have just had his Heisman moment.
The Indiana quarterback, facing a 24-20 deficit, led his team all the way down the field — 73 yards — and completed an insane throw to Omar Cooper Jr, who made perhaps an even crazier catch for what would turn out to be the game-winning touchdown. Indiana remains undefeated on the season with a 27-24 win over the upset-hungry Nittany Lions.
Mendoza had a couple of elite throws on this drive, but they all pale in comparison to this pass, under pressure, to Cooper. There are no words:
Obviously, football fans from around the country instantly reacted to Mendoza’s unbelievable drive and touchdown throw. Despite the Nittany Lions now being 3-6 on the year, there is plenty of buzz insisting that we just witnessed Mendoza’s Heisman moment.
It’s tough to disagree. Mendoza and Indiana took 2 uppercuts to the chin from Nick Singelton, and Mendoza turns around and puts together a perfect drive to remain undefeated.
Here’s a look at some of the reaction to Mendoza’s clutch drive:
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
