Fernando Mendoza always had his eyes on the prize.

Indiana Hoosiers superstar quarterback Fernando Mendoza is getting set for the next phase in his life.

The Heisman Trophy winner put a bow on his final college game during the big stage in the win against Miami. Mendoza’s incredible touchdown run in the fourth quarter provided the game-winning points for his squad. On a fourth down play, he ran the ball, took several hits, and jumped for the end zone. It couldn’t have ended any sweeter.

Unlike other players, Mendoza had no girlfriend there to celebrate with. Miami WR Keelan Marion’s girlfriend certainly stole the show while in the stands. But for Mendoza, he had no such girl by his side. That’s done by design.

Fernando Mendoza Has No Time For Distractions

Fernando Mendoza (Image Credits: Imagn)
Mendoza’s rise from promising college quarterback to national champion and top NFL Draft prospect has put every aspect of his life under the microscope. This also includes comments he once made about relationships. Now, just days after leading Indiana to its first-ever NCAA title, an old interview with Fernando Mendoza has resurfaced.

It reveals how deliberately the Hoosiers star has structured his life around football. In that interview, Mendoza was asked why he was single.

“I know myself. And I would say that in such a short period of time, if I have a really good next two years, I can make it to the NFL, and I believe that I will make it to the NFL,” Mendoza said.

“However, at this point, I’ve got to limit all the distractions…. Especially with the girls, it can be very distracting now…. If I have a girlfriend, I’d give her my all. That means, from 6 to 9 PM, [I’d] go hang out with her, maybe get dinner or something. Rather than picking up dinner on the way back from class and watching an extra film for the game week,” he continued.

Fernando Mendoza was already the overwhelming favorite to be the first prospect off the board. His comments about women may have made them even more attractive. He limits outside distractions to focus solely on football. His performance this year even got Tom Brady inside Hard Rock Stadium to see the QB.

The reigning Heisman Trophy winner, who led the FBS with 41 passing touchdowns, is most certainly going number 1.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.