Everyone wants a Heisman Trophy winner to have a "Heisman moment."
And sure, Indiana's Fernando Mendoza had a few that could sort of qualify during the regular season.
But really, he saved his best for last.
That fourth-down touchdown run against Indiana in the fourth quarter of the national championship game? Breaking multiple tackles and diving into the end zone through a hit?
That was the real Heisman moment.
"THAT'S WHY HE WON THE HEISMAN TROPHY!"
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 20, 2026
Chris Fowler with the call on an insane effort by Fernando Mendoza for an Indiana TD. 🏈🔥🎙️ #CFP #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/DBk31iMNFh
Mendoza will almost certainly be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
He deserves everything that is coming his way.
Everyone has good things to say about him. He seems like the perfect representative of this college football season.
And now, when his highlights from this magical campaign are shown, he'll have this crowning play.
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