What is the story about?
It
was a huge week for Indiana Athletics as Heisman Trophy winner and national champion quarterback Fernando Mendoza was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday while the football program held the annual spring game.
There’s plenty to talk about. Here’s what you need to know about the Hoosiers today:
What they’re saying about the Hoosiers
- NBC Sports: Fernando Mendoza launches foundation to support multiple sclerosis research
- ESPN: How the Raiders can help No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza in Year 1
- The Indianapolis Star: What Fernando Mendoza, Curt Cignetti said after IU QB was No. 1 pick to Raiders in 2026 NFL Draft
- The Palm Beach Post: How Fernando Mendoza’s mother, family reacted to No. 1 overall pick
- NFL.com: Daniel Jeremiah makes No. 16 overall pick for Jets | ‘Daniel Jeremiah’s Mock Draft’
- The Daily Hoosier: Watch: IU football coach Curt Cignetti recaps the 2026 spring game
ICYMI on Crimson Quarry
- If we had to do the same again, we would, our friend…
- Indiana men’s basketball’s staff is wasted no time with this transfer portal cycle
- Former Indiana head coach Mike Davis reportedly hired at Mississippi Valley State
More on Fernando from Silver & Black Pride
- Fernando Mendoza is ‘ecstatic’ to be drafted by Raiders
- Fernando Mendoza is a Raider, what does it all mean?
- Fernando Mendoza scouting report: New Raiders QB’s strengths and weaknesses
