India, Dec. 13 -- Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza has taken college football by storm, leading Indiana to a perfect 13-0 start and the school's first Big Ten title since 1967. He is also a finalist for the Heisman Trophy this year. But behind his success is the strong support of his mother, Elsa Mendoza.

As the countdown for the Heisman Trophy 2025 result nears its ends, here is everything you need to know about Fernando Mendoza's mother.

Elsa, a former tennis player at the University of Miami, has always been her son's biggest motivator. From teaching him how to throw a football as a child to encouraging him during his recruitment struggles, Elsa has been central to Fernando's journey, reported The Daily Californian.

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