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Mendoza's $2.6M NIL Value Soars After Undefeated Season
20 Jan
Summary
- Fernando Mendoza's NIL valuation is $2.6 million as of January 2026.
- He transferred to Indiana from Cal in December 2024, leading them to an undefeated season.
- Mendoza's partnerships include Adidas and a charity collection benefiting the National MS Society.

Fernando Mendoza, quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers, has amassed a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) portfolio valued at approximately $2.6 million as of January 2026. This valuation places him among the top five highest-valued college football players this season. Mendoza's impressive financial standing comes after a remarkable 2025-26 season where he led the Hoosiers to an undefeated record, a Big Ten Championship, and an appearance in the College Football Championship game.




