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Resilient Hoosiers: Mendoza’s Grit & Historic Ranking

Quarterback Mendoza Bounces Back in Epic Oregon Upset Indiana’s signal-caller Fernando Mendoza nearly handed Oregon a miracle gift with a fourth-quarter pick-six, only to rally and engineer a go-ahead drive that secured a 30-20 road upset. Coach Curt Cignetti’s “rubber ball” mantra rang true as Mendoza, supported by senior leaders like Aiden Fisher, shook off…
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Hoosiers’ Upset at Autzen Sparks Title Hysteria

Hoosiers Shake Autzen: Cignetti’s Landmark Upset Indiana entered Autzen Stadium as a 1–72 underdog against top-five foes and left as conquerors, toppling No. 3 Oregon, 30–20. Redshirt junior QB Fernando Mendoza passed for 215 yards and a touchdown despite a pick-six, while Elijah Sarratt hauled in eight catches for 121 yards. The Hoosiers outgained the…