Indiana football star Fernando Mendoza explains why dating took back seat during CFP title run

Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s candid comments about his personal life have returned to the forefront. 

In 2024, the presumptive top pick in this year’s NFL Draft revealed he avoided dating during his college football career, citing a romantic relationship’s potential to create distractions.

"Especially with the girls, it can be very distracting," Mendoza said at the time while playing for the UC Berkeley Golden Bears. "You might find your first love in college, and stuff like that...