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Indiana's Fernando Mendoza left bloodied after huge hit from Miami defender

January 20, 2026

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza suffered a significant injury after a hard hit from a Miami defender during the first quarter of the College Football Playoff national championship game. Mendoza had attempted to block after handing off the ball, leading to the impactful collision.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza left bloodied after huge hit from Miami defender

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Fernando Mendoza is the quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers.
He was injured in the first quarter of the national championship game against Miami.
Mendoza was attempting to block after handing the ball off to a running back.
The hit left Mendoza bloodied during the game.

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Indiana's Fernando Mendoza left bloodied after huge hit from Miami defender

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Indiana's Fernando Mendoza left bloodied after huge hit from Miami defender

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