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QB Mendoza Eyes ESPYS After NFL Draft & MBA
16 Jul
Summary
- Fernando Mendoza is an ESPYS nominee for Best Breakthrough Athlete.
- He recently earned an MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.
- Mendoza led Indiana to a national championship and won the Heisman.
Fernando Mendoza is making headlines not only for his NFL draft selection by the Las Vegas Raiders but also for his multiple ESPYS 2026 nominations. He is a contender for Best Breakthrough Athlete and Best College Athlete in Men's Sports, with the awards ceremony scheduled for July 15, 2026.
Alongside his athletic achievements, Mendoza recently earned an MBA from the University of California Berkeley's Haas School of Business in May 2026. He had previously completed the business program in the summer of 2025. Mendoza transferred to Indiana University for his graduate studies after his 2024 season with UC Berkeley, guiding the Hoosiers to an undefeated national championship in 2025 and winning the Heisman Trophy.
