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Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza Becomes Heisman Favorite Entering Week 5

Odds shifted after John Mateer’s hand injury, with Mendoza’s five-touchdown rout of Illinois propelling his surge.

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TCU quarterback Josh Hoover (10) throws a pass against Arizona during their game at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
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Overview

  • BetMGM lists Mendoza as the Heisman betting leader at +650 entering Week 5 after his latest performance.
  • The Indiana quarterback leads the FBS with 14 touchdown passes through four games and ranks second nationally in completion rate (76.8%) and efficiency (206.2).
  • Mendoza went 21-of-23 for 267 yards and five touchdowns in a 63-10 win over then-No. 8 Illinois, giving unbeaten Indiana a signature result.
  • Oklahoma’s John Mateer underwent hand surgery and is expected to miss multiple games, dropping from an early favorite to +2200 on some books.
  • Analysts note a small sample with Mendoza pulled early in three games and point to tougher road tests at Penn State and Oregon, even as a deep supporting cast has boosted his efficiency.