Heisman Trophy in 2025
Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy in 2025.
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Fernando Mendoza
Stats, career, game log and next gameFernando Mendoza is a quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, drafted in the 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 1st pick overall.
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About Fernando Mendoza
Born on October 1, 2003, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Fernando Mendoza is a quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders who wears number 15. He played college football at California and Indiana and was the CFP National Championship Game Offensive MVP in 2025. The Raiders drafted him in the 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 1st pick overall, and he has played for Las Vegas since 2026.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 5, 2026How he is doing now
Raiders3-12026 regular season
Injury status
No active flag. Latest report Active (2h ago).
Next game
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A national championship in 2025
Mendoza won the CFP national championship in 2025.
Career
Honors
- CFP national champion (2025)
- CFP National Championship Game Offensive MVP (2025)
- Heisman Trophy (2025)
- Chicago Tribune Silver Football (2025)
- Walter Camp Award (2025)
- Davey O'Brien Award (2025)
Injury history
ESPN's injury reports, newest first.
- Oct 5, 2026Active
Mendoza did not see the field for the Raiders' 30-27 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
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- Sep 29, 2026Active
Mendoza did not play in the Raiders' 35-27 Week 3 win over the Saints.
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- Sep 21, 2026Active
Mendoza did not play a single snap during the Raiders' 26-14 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
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- Sep 14, 2026Active
Mendoza did not see the field during the Raiders' 27-13 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
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- Sep 2, 2026Active
With coach Klint Kubiak naming Kirk Cousins the Raiders' starting quarterback Wednesday, Mendoza will open the season as the backup, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
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- Aug 20, 2026Active
Mendoza completed eight of 15 passes for 86 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Thursday's 22-20 preseason win over the Texans.
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- Aug 20, 2026Active
Mendoza is expected to play the first half of Thursday's preseason game against the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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- Aug 18, 2026Active
Mendoza worked with the first-team offense in Tuesday's joint practice with the Texans, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
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- Aug 13, 2026Active
Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions and rushed twice for six yards in the Raiders' 27-14 preseason loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.
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- Aug 11, 2026Active
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said Tuesday that Mendoza will play in Thursday's preseason opener against Arizona and may even get a few snaps with the starting offensive line, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
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- Aug 10, 2026Active
Mendoza returned to working with the Raiders' second-team offense at Monday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
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- Aug 10, 2026Active
Mendoza returned to working with the Raiders' second-team offense at Monday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN reports.
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- Jul 28, 2026Active
Coach Klint Kubiak announced Tuesday that Kirk Cousins will begin training camp as the Raiders' starting quarterback ahead of Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell, Ryan McFadden of ESPN reports.
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Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: nflverse weekly stats, ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Oct 5, 2026, 11:00 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.