CFP Invites Indiana Fans To Recreate Fernando Mendoza Iconic Touchdown Run Outside Memorial Stadium On Saturday
9/5/2026 12:01:00 AM | Football
This Saturday, the CFP is setting up shop outside Memorial Stadium ahead of Indiana's home opener against North Texas. Hoosier Nation has tried to recreate Fernando Mendoza's iconic touchdown run in the 2026 CFP National Championship all over social media since January, whether that's in the living room, the backyard or even in the snow.
No need to worry anymore, Hoosier Nation. We got you covered on Saturday.
Here's how it works:
The CFP has a setup marked running lane that was tracked during Mendoza's run where fans will be able to run with a football and dive into the endzone (on a safe mat to brace the fall).
Step up, take your shot at recreating the biggest play in Indiana football history.
The details:
No need to worry anymore, Hoosier Nation. We got you covered on Saturday.
Here's how it works:
The CFP has a setup marked running lane that was tracked during Mendoza's run where fans will be able to run with a football and dive into the endzone (on a safe mat to brace the fall).
Step up, take your shot at recreating the biggest play in Indiana football history.
The details:
- What: Recreate Fernando Mendoza's iconic 2026 CFP National Championship Run
- When: Saturday, September 5, 9 a.m. - Noon ET
- Where: Outside gate E3 at Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana
- Cost: FREE, open to fans of all ages
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