When Ohio State DC Matt Patricia knew he had a problem against Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza
Patricia spoke about the Big Ten Championship Game and speaking with Mendoza during an appearance on Good Morning Football.
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) scrambles past Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) and linebacker Arvell Reese (8) during the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10.
| Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Over half of Lucas Oil Stadium looked on in shock. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana’s Heisman hopeful quarterback, was laid out on the turf after a hit by Ohio State edge rusher Caden Curry. Matt Patricia, the Buckeyes defensive coordinator, looked on and noted how this could change the game.
“Okay, alright, here we go. ” That wasn’t it for Mendoza though, far from it. He rose from the turf and jogged off the field for a single snap before returning right after.
That changed things for Patricia. “Uh oh,” Patricia said. “We got a problem.