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Why Fernando Mendoza skipped Indiana's White House visit with Donald Trump
TL;DR
Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 NFL draft pick, will not attend the Indiana Hoosiers' White House visit with President Donald Trump despite the team's national championship celebration.
Key points
- Fernando Mendoza is a Heisman Trophy winner
- Indiana Hoosiers won the college football national championship
- The team is visiting the White House with President Donald Trump
- Curt Cignetti is the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers
- Mendoza will be absent from the White House visit
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While it's been a few months since the Indiana Hoosiers were crowned as college football's national champion for the first time, the team will continue celebrating on Monday.
Curt Cignetti's squad is set to make its official White House appearance alongside President Donald Trump as part of the championship celebrations.
However, the most notable player of that title run, Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza, will be absent in D.C. on Monday.
Here's why Mendoza won't be in attendance for Indiana's White House celebrations.
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Why Fernando Mendoza skipped Indiana's White House visit
Mendoza, after being selected No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft, is now officially focused on his rookie season in the pros. The Raiders' rookie minicamp recently took place, while OTAs are also beginning at this time of year.
With Mendoza still in his early days as a Raider, he said earlier in May that he wouldn't be joining the Hoosiers at the White House â the rookie quarterback wasn't willing to miss a day of work in the NFL quite yet.
Q&A
Why did Fernando Mendoza skip the White House visit?
The article does not specify the reasons for Fernando Mendoza's absence from the White House visit.
What team is celebrating their national championship at the White House?
The Indiana Hoosiers are celebrating their national championship at the White House.
Who is the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers football team?
Curt Cignetti is the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers football team.
