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Sources: Mendoza's brother to transfer from IU

January 20, 2026

Alberto Mendoza, the backup quarterback for Indiana University and younger brother of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. This decision comes shortly after Indiana's historic victory in the College Football Playoff national championship, marking the program's first title.

Sources: Mendoza's brother to transfer from IU

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Key Highlights

Alberto Mendoza is a redshirt freshman quarterback from Miami.
He threw for 286 yards and rushed for 190 yards in his time at Indiana.
Mendoza's transfer follows Indiana's first national championship win.
He is expected to seek starting opportunities at other programs such as Georgia Tech or Florida State.
Alberto Mendoza faced competition for the starting position with the recruitment of former TCU QB Josh Hoover.

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Sources: Mendoza's brother to transfer from IU

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