Mendoza’s plunge helps seal first national football title for Indiana after perfect season

Miami Hurricanes 21–27 Indiana HoosiersIndiana go 16-0 for season to complete turnaroundHeisman Trophy winner scores decisive touchdownFernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied their way into the history books on Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.The Heisman Trophy winner finished with 186 yards passing, but it was his tackle-breaking, sprawled-out 12-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-four with 9:18 left that defined this game – and the Hoosiers’ season. Continue reading...