Fernando Mendoza credits mom for success: What to know about the Indiana quarterback's family
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Key Points:
- Fernando Mendoza, Indiana University's star quarterback, celebrated leading his team to a national championship victory over Miami, sharing an emotional moment with his parents on the field.
- Mendoza has publicly credited his family, especially his mother Elsa, for their unwavering support throughout his career, dedicating his Heisman Trophy win to her and highlighting her battle with multiple sclerosis.
- Elsa Mendoza, Fernando's mother, has been a constant presence despite her MS diagnosis 18 years ago, describing her close bond with Fernando and their shared resilience in a Players Tribune essay.
- Dr. Fernando Mendoza, Fernando's father, is a pediatric chief and former high school football player who has been a key grounding influence on Fernando’s life and career.
- Fernando's younger
