Fernando Mendoza’s Aunt Goes Viral After ESPN Keeps Cutting to Her During Peach Bowl

Key Highlights

• 5 Oregon 56-22, taking a 35-7 lead into halftime behind Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza’s five touchdown passes and Kaelon Black’s two rushing scores.
• The Hoosiers’ defense set the tone by holding Oregon to early field goals before the Ducks found late points in garbage time. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIndiana improved to 15-0, completing a stunning turnaround from Big Ten doormat to unbeaten powerhouse under Curt Cignetti, who, postgame, said he was eyeing a beer.
• Mendoza, meanwhile, described the Hoosiers as misfits. Mendoza Was SurgicalMendoza’s stat line was absolutely insane.
• He went 17-for-20 for 177 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions as Indiana looked unstoppable against Oregon. Why Did ESPN Keep Cutting To Mendoza’s Family?The viral aunt moment happened in the same section of the stands where Mendoza’s mom, Elsa, was watching again. Elsa has shared her heartbreaking battle with Multiple Sclerosis and has become an inspiration connected to the quarterback from Florida. The Title Game Is Set, and the Whole Family Is Coming With HimIndiana will face No.
• 10 Miami on January 19th for the title in Miami Gardens. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFernando’s younger brother, Alberto Mendoza, a redshirt freshman, is also on the Hoosiers roster.