The Hoosiers' quarterback was quick to praise his teammates, and detailed his trip to the injury tent, after a win over Wisconsin.

Fernando Mendoza shines as Indiana sets school record 11-0 mark originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. No. 2 Indiana shook off a sluggish start and rolled past Wisconsin 31-7 on Saturday, using a dominant second half to secure the first 11-0 record in school history.

The Hoosiers' 11-0 record is the best start in school history, and quarterback Fernando Mendoza's four touchdown passes helped him set a single-season mark. His 30 TDs moved him ahead of Kellen Lewis, who had 28 in 2007. The junior's efficient showing will boost his Heisman Trophy campaign as well. He was 22-of-24 for 299 yards.

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Each of the star signal-callers bolstered their award campaigns with strong showings in victories, but one shined particularly bright, setting himself up as the new favorite entering Week 12. Mendoza delivered his Heisman moment in No. 2 Indiana's win over Penn State, leading a game-winning drive littered with highlight plays.

Mendoza still has work to do in order for his Hoosiers to remain unbeaten and to win the Heisman. He is currently the second favorite to win the award behind Ohio State's Julian Sayin. Both could meet in the Big Ten Championship Game with the victor ultimately earning the trophy.