January 9, 2026
By Jay Busbee, Yahoo Sports: Football is a team game, yes, but let’s be honest — some team players are more important than others. This week’s Peach Bowl presents a matchup of two of the most significant quarterbacks in the college game — Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Oregon’s Dante Moore — and if history is any indication, their stories will be intertwined for years to come.
Marcus Mariota/Jameis Winston, Jared Goff/Carson Wentz and Bryce Young/CJ Stroud comprise just a few of the quarterback duos taken 1-2 in the NFL Draft, duos judged by the success (or lack thereof) of the other for several years after their selections.
The Mendoza/Moore duo could well follow in that line, particularly if the Peach Bowl ends up a showcase for both players. Mendoza has the gaudier awards, but Moore has bounced back from a midseason lull to lead the Ducks to two big playoff wins.
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