GOLDEN ARM PLAYER OF THE WEEK
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Week 5: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza passed for five touchdowns to lead the Hoosiers to a 63-10 win over Illinois in a battle of Big Ten unbeatens. Mendoza completed 21 of 23 passes for 267 yards as Indiana moved to 4-0 for the year.
Previous Players of the Week:
- Week 1: Jalon Daniels, Kansas
- Week 2: Rocco Becht, Iowa State – sponsored by: Dunbar Security Solutions
- Week 3: Sawyer Robertson, Baylor – sponsored by: Haddock Investments
- Week 4: Gunner Stockton, Georgia – sponsored by: Extraordinar Luxury Transportation
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