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Fernando Mendoza’s younger brother, Alberto, will not be playing for the Indiana Hoosiers next season.
On Monday night, Alberto was the Hoosiers’ backup QB while his older brother, Fernando, led the team to a national championship.
Fernando Mendoza took the field for the national championship side-by-side with his brother Alberto, his backup QB. pic.twitter.com/LQ5ashK1iC
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 20, 2026
Fernando Mendoza celebrates winning the CFP national championship w/ his brother Alberto. #indiana #miami #nationalchampionship pic.twitter.com/xgY63ZduhQ
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) January 20, 2026
Immediately after the team’s win, Alberto announced he would enter the transfer portal.
Indiana QB Alberto Mendoza is entering the transfer portal, sources tell me and
@chris_hummer
Mendoza, the younger brother of Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, was IU’s backup QB this year. In limited action, was 18 of 24 for 286 yards with five TD passes. Also ran for 190 yards
According to initial reports, Georgia Tech is the frontrunner to pick up Alberto.
Sources tell @CBSSports that Georgia Tech is among the early teams to watch with Alberto Mendoza, who is entering the portal after serving as his brother Fernando’s backup at QB for Indiana this season
It is worth noting that players who played in the national championship game have a five-day window to enter the transfer portal.