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Fernando Mendoza Thanks His Cuban Grandparents in Heisman Trophy Acceptance Speech

Mendoza became the first Indiana University player and first with Cuban heritage to win the Heisman Trophy, beating three top finalists, officials said.

Summary by Indy Star
All four of Fernando Mendoza's grandparents moved to the United States from Cuba. He attended high school in Miami.

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The quarterback received 84.66% of the possible points, the seventh highest of all time

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The Daily Hoosier broke the news in on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
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