Why Fernando Mendoza skipped Indiana's White House visit with Donald Trump
While the Hoosiers will be celebrating their national title at the White House on Monday, their star player will not be in attendance.
Why Fernando Mendoza skipped Indiana's White House visit with Donald Trump originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . While it's been a few months since the Indiana Hoosiers were crowned as college football's national champion for the first time, the team will continue celebrating on Monday.
Curt Cignetti's squad is set to make its official White House appearance alongside President Donald Trump as part of the championship celebrations. However, the most notable player of that title run, Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza, will be absent in D.
C. on Monday. Here's why Mendoza won't be in attendance for Indiana's White House celebrations.
MORE: The latest 2026 NFL schedule leaks Why Fernando Mendoza skipped Indiana's White House visit Mendoza, after being selected No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft, is now officially focused on his rookie season in the pros. The Raiders' rookie minicamp recently took place, while OTAs are also beginning at this time of year.