What Disease Does IU QB Fernando Mendoza's Mom Have? Inside Her MS Battle

All About Indiana Quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s Parents, Elsa and Fernando Mendoza Sr.

Fernando Mendoza shares a deep bond with his parents, Elsa and Fernando Mendoza Sr.Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty ; Alberto Mendoza/Instagram QB Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosier during the Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2026 in Pasadena, CA ; Fernando and Alberto Mendoza with their parents in September 2025.NEED TO KNOWFernando Mendoza is the eldest son of Elsa and Fernando Mendoza Sr.The Indiana Hoosiers quarterback was rai…

Fernando Mendoza's Parents, Elsa & Fernando Sr., Help Star Embrace Latino Heritage

Fernando Mendoza comes from a proud Cuban family. Learn more about Mendoza's parents and how the Indiana QB is making history as a Latino.

What Disease Does IU QB Fernando Mendoza's Mom Have? Inside Her MS Battle

Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza has made headlines for his work on and off the field. Not only has 22-year-old Fernando led the Hoosiers football team to a landmark season in 2025, earning the school their first Big Ten Championship since 1967, but he’s also made it his mission to give back. Fernando and his younger brother Alberto (who also plays football at IU) teamed up to raise money for the National MS Society in support of …

Indiana’s Heisman QB Fernando Mendoza Fights For Wins On The Field While Leading The Fight Against MS

Fernando Mendoza has made a name for himself. You can call the Indiana quarterback “Heisman Winner,” “Player of the Year,” or by the nearly dozen other awards the junior has won from his record-setting season. Mendoza is using his name in this new Name, Image, and Likeness era to make millions, but he’s also using it to fight multiple sclerosis, a disease his mom Elsa has battled for 18 years.With the help of local restaurants in Bloomington, In…