Indiana quarterback Alberto Mendoza, brother and backup to Fernando, enters transfer portal
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Indiana backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza entered the transfer portal shortly after the Hoosiers won the national championship, confirmed by an IU spokesperson.
- Alberto, a redshirt freshman with three years of eligibility left, originally committed to Indiana in 2024 as a three-star recruit and backed up Kurtis Rourke during the 2024 season.
- He played in nine games during the 2025 unbeaten season, primarily in limited roles behind his brother Fernando Mendoza, who led the team to an undefeated record and national title.
- Alberto's presence at Indiana helped recruit his brother Fernando, a former Cal quarterback, who chose Indiana over other major programs like Georgia and Miami.
- With former TCU starter Josh Hoover already committed to Indiana
