US EditionReport: Indiana Qb Alberto Mendoza Enters Transfer Portal
- On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, Indiana backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza entered the NCAA transfer portal and committed to Georgia Tech less than 24 hours after Indiana’s national championship win.
- After Indiana added Josh Hoover, former TCU transfer quarterback, Alberto Mendoza, with three years of eligibility, sought a transfer despite earlier talks with Curt Cignetti, Indiana head coach.
- As a redshirt freshman this season, Alberto appeared in nine games, completing 18 of 24 passes for 286 yards, five touchdowns, one interception, and rushing for 190 yards with one touchdown.
- Alberto’s departure affects Indiana’s QB depth, removing a youthful backup after the title run and joining Georgia Tech as they rebuild following Haynes King’s graduation.
- On3 identified Georgia Tech as an early team to watch, with its offense that embraces QB run game offering Mendoza a clear path to compete like former Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King.
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Alberto Mendoza Signs with Georgia Tech
Source: Megan Briggs / Getty BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University football quarterback Alberto Mendoza announced his transfer to Georgia Tech on Tuesday. Mendoza, the younger brother of Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, spent the season as a dual-threat contributor for the 16-0 Hoosiers, tallying six total touchdowns and nearly 500 combined yards in limited action. While he didn’t play in the championship win over Miami on Monday, he saw meanin…
Alberto Mendoza announces transfer from Indiana to Georgia Tech follow
Less than 24 hours after being crowned a national champion with Indiana, Alberto Mendoza has announced his transfer to Georgia Tech. He announced his decision Tuesday in a joint Instagram post with the On3 transfer portal account. Mendoza was Indiana’s primary backup under his older brother, Fernando , as a redshirt freshman in 2025. He appeared in nine games and completed 18 of 24 passes for five touchdowns and an interception. He added 190 yar…
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Alberto Mendoza announces transfer from Indiana to Georgia Tech following national title
Alberto Mendoza has announced his transfer to Georgia Tech less than 24 hours after being crowned a national champion with Indiana.
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