Fernando Mendoza’s fight on the field is powered by something far deeper than football—his mother’s relentless battle with multiple sclerosis. Watching Elsa Mendoza, once a tennis player at the University of Miami, face daily challenges has shaped Fernando’s grit and focus. As Indiana heads into its biggest game in Miami, Mendoza’s story is resonating with fans and the Bloomington community, especially with his and his brother’s MS fundraising efforts gaining real traction. How do stories like this change the way we see athletes and their motivations? #Sports #Football #IndianaHoosiers