Mendoza Named Big Ten Athlete of the Year

After leading Indiana to a CFP national championship and winning the Heisman Trophy, Mendoza received the prestigious Big Ten honor. He became only the fourth player in the common draft era to win the Heisman, national championship, and go No. 1 overall in the same season, joining Joe Burrow, Jameis Winston, and Cam Newton.

The sixth Indiana athlete to win the award, Mendoza will now focus on earning the starting quarterback job for the Las Vegas Raiders, with rookies reporting to training camp on July 23. afrikasportnews.co.za