Overview

• The Cal transfer was hand-picked by coach Curt Cignetti to replace Kurtis Rourke and has led Indiana to a 4-0 start.
• In a 63-10 win over Illinois, he completed 21 of 23 passes for 267 yards and five touchdowns, pushing his season total to a nation-leading 14 TD passes.
• BetMGM lists Mendoza at +900 to win the Heisman, second behind Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer at +700 as of Monday.
• CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah now cites Mendoza as a smart Heisman pick if the season ended today.
• Indiana visits Iowa on Saturday before an Oct. 11 trip to Oregon, games viewed as key barometers for his candidacy and the team’s standing.