The Indiana Hoosiers have a lot to celebrate today. The football team from Indiana University Bloomington just took home its first-ever National Championship. This win capped off an incredible season for the Hoosiers, who were undefeated. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, 2025 Heisman Memorial Trophy winner, led his team during an incredible season. For Fernando, this was a chance of a lifetime, but one he truly put in God’s hands. A devout Catholic, Fernando visited with Father Patrick Hyde and Father Ben Keller of Saint Paul Church after winning the Heisman and wanted to share that excitement, Church Leaders reported. Fernando Mendoza Puts God and His Faith First Fernando Mendoza isn’t shy about his faith and quite openly shares his devotion to God. “The only reason I’ve gotten to this point is because there’s so many different people helping me in my journey, and [the Saint Paul priests] have been one,” Fernando said per Church Leaders. “They’ve done so much to help me, whether it’s confession or just to be able to talk or just Mass every Sunday. So I really give a lot that I have accomplished this season to the Lord, and we give thanks to God.” Following Indiana’s win against the University of Miami Hurricanes, Fernando kept his faith first. “I want to give all the glory and thanks to God,” he said during a post-game interview. “My offensive lineman blocked perfectly, and we were able to execute the team towards a common goal.” Fans loved seeing Fernando win and proclaiming his faith. “Jesus Christ is in his foundation as a man. Bravo moms and dad . You raised a great young man . We need more like him in our cruel divided country,” a fan wrote on YouTube. “They has really need to be a movie about this team one of the most inspiring things I have ever seen in sports,” another person agreed. This person gave Fernando Mendoza and his family the highest compliment. “A young man we would want our sons to be like and our daughters to marry,” they wrote. This story’s featured image is by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images