Michael Irvin couldn’t believe what Mendoza turned down.

Fernando Mendoza will forever be remembered for his 2025 campaign, where he led the Hoosiers to glory. In Curt Cignetti’s second season, Mendoza captured the Heisman Trophy and propelled the Hoosiers to a flawless 16-0 campaign. They sealed the deal with a 27-21 triumph over the Miami Hurricanes in the National Championship.

The Miami Hurricanes fell short in their home region inside Hard Rock Stadium. Notable celebrities, superfans, and alumni of both colleges attended the game. Michael Irvin was on one of them. His belt antics made across the internet after the Hurricanes’ victories.

Mark Cuban’s Pitch Offer To Fernando Mendoza Had Michael Irvin Confused

Fernando Mendoza. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

As Mendoza prepares to enter the draft, rumors suggest he seriously considered returning to school for one more year. Hoosiers grad and former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban certainly wanted to see it. The billionaire reportedly increased his support when he offered $39 million to keep Mendoza with the Hoosiers next season.

As we saw with his decision to go to the NFL, Fernando Mendoza clearly turned it down. Reacting to reports of this offer, Michael Irvin described it as “mind-blowing in a lot of ways.”

Irvin emphasized that, unlike other offers, this would truly “move the number.”

Mendoza’s LinkedIn profile shows his updated picture and states, “Open to work.”

“The young man can make up his own mind, it’s on him, and of course it’s his own life,” Irvin said. “But Mendoza, if Mark Cuban is offering $39 million and Mendoza decides to go to the NFL… in the NFL, we would call that… that’s a bad move, man.”

Irvin further weighed in that rejecting Cuban’s offer could be viewed as a “selfish” move. “Because the reality is everybody is we’re understanding we’re competing against one another, but we’re also competing for one another,” Irvin explained.

Mendoza finished the 2025 campaign by throwing for 3,535 yards and 41 touchdowns. He is expected to be selected by the Raiders.

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.