'Dude is an NFL quarterback.' The impression Illinois has of Indiana's Fernando Mendoza is high

'Dude is an NFL quarterback.' The impression Illinois has of Indiana's Fernando Mendoza is high

The Hoosiers host a top-10 opponent Saturday night, and the Illinois defensive coordinator thinks highly of IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

IU football game against Illinois will be a “Red Out” in the sold-out stands

Saturday night is going to have it all. Top-20 matchup?  Check. Primetime television?  Check. Sold-out game?  Check. A chance for Indiana to make a major early season statement?  Check. No 8/9 Illinois (3-0) and No. 17/19 Indiana (3-0) kick at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.  And there will also be a theme in the stands at Memorial Stadium, as Indiana is encouraging all fans to wear red. This isn’t the first time IU has gone with a “Red Out” theme.  The hi…