Fernando Mendoza is a national champion. How did he celebrate?
The Indiana Hoosiers Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback was spotted at E11EVEN, a popular late-night nightclub-strip club hybrid spot in Miami, Florida. Most didn't expect to see Mendoza, who's seen as a bit of a boy scout, in that kind of spot following the national championship. But when you win the College Football Playoff, you can do what you want.
The likely No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft was spotted at the late-night stripclub with some of his current and former teammates. Indiana wrapped up a historic, undefeated season with the victory on Monday evening.
College football fans weighed in on the postgame video, as it caused a major stir.
"Went into their own hometown for it all and took it over before and after the game 😭," one fan wrote.
"Mendoza gonna have to hit confession right after going to E11ven," one fan added.
Mendoza reflects on historic national title win
Mendoza, who scored a huge fourth down touchdown on a wild scramble, admitted postgame that he would "die" for his team.
"That’s one thing about our team," Mendoza told ESPN’s Holly Rowe after the game. "We’re always going to put it all on the line. I want to give all the glory and thanks to God. My offensive linemen blocked perfectly and we were able to execute as a team toward a common goal. Have the Indiana Hoosier synergy to score and to give our team a chance to win the game.
"I had to go airborne. I’d die for my team. Whatever they need me to do. They need me to take shots in the front or the back, whatever it is, I’m gonna die for my team out there and I know they’re going to do the same for me. That’s what makes us so close. That’s what makes the national championship so special."
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti remains impressed.
"He’s so tough," Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti told ESPN’s Molly McGrath. "He got hit. He had no time. He keeps getting back up. Just a great competitor and there’s no way this gets done without that kind of performance at that position. I can’t say enough great things about him."