Indiana Hoosiers Overpower Oregon Ducks with Mendoza's Five Touchdowns

The Indiana Hoosiers extended their unbeaten streak to 15-0 after a commanding performance against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The final score of 56-22 reflected the dominance of the home team, who now boast an impressive record. Meanwhile, the Ducks fell to a 13-2 record.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with both teams eager to assert their presence. The Hoosiers quickly took control, scoring two touchdowns in response to an early score by the Ducks. Fernando Mendoza showcased his precision passing skills, completing 17 out of 20 attempts for a total of 177 yards and five touchdowns throughout the game.

Second Quarter

In this quarter, IU's defense tightened its grip on the Quack Attack. Daniel Ndukwe was instrumental in this effort with two sacks and one forced fumble that disrupted Oregon's offensive rhythm. The Hoos capitalized on these defensive plays by adding three more touchdowns before halftime.

Third Quarter

Despite trailing significantly, Oregon attempted a comeback with an eight-point surge led by their offense. However, Indiana responded swiftly as Kaelon Black rushed for one of his two touchdowns during this period, maintaining IU’s comfortable lead.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw another strong showing from Indiana’s defense and special teams unit; Mario Landino recovered two fumbles while Mitch McCarthy averaged over 47 yards per punt across three attempts—pinning back any potential Duck advances effectively.

This comprehensive victory solidified Indiana’s standing at top-tier level play within collegiate ranks—a testament not only due diligence but also depth across all positions including standout performances like those seen today from players such as Charlie Becker who caught passes totaling up-to forty-eight-yards alongside scoring once himself!

As fans eagerly await future matchups: next up will be Miami (FL) Hurricanes facing off against our beloved team right here again come January nineteenth starting seven-thirty PM Eastern Time broadcasted live via ESPN network straight outta Hard Rock Stadium located down south Florida way! Be sure tune-in support your favorite squad continue sharing excitement surrounding these thrilling contests among friends family alike!