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Mendoza Throws 4 TDs as No. 23 Indiana Blasts Kennesaw State 56-9

The transfer quarterback directed a balanced, turnover-free performance that steadied a team coming off a narrow win.

Overview

  • Fernando Mendoza went 18-of-25 for 245 yards with four touchdown passes, including three to Elijah Sarratt and one to E.J. Williams.
  • Indiana rushed for 313 yards at 8.0 yards per attempt, led by Lee Beebe Jr.'s 90 yards and a 1-yard score.
  • Omar Cooper Jr. broke the game open with a 75-yard end-around touchdown after earlier setting up the opener with a 40-yard catch.
  • Alberto Mendoza relieved late and completed all three passes for 35 yards, tossing his first career touchdown to Charlie Becker.
  • Kennesaw State settled for three Daniel Kinney field goals, including a 50-yarder, as Indiana finished touchdowns on all seven red-zone trips and outgained the Owls 593-271.