Impact X Nightline Menu About Episodes Photos Releases There’s Something About Fernando - Releases April 30, 2026 INSIDE THE REMARKABLE RISE OF QUARTERBACK FERNANDO MENDOZA, FROM UNDERDOG TO NO. 1 NFL DRAFT PICK, ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, APRIL 30, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU THURSDAY, APRIL 30 IMPACT x Nightline: “There’s Something About Fernando” (427) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” follows Fernando Mendoza, the breakout college football quarterback who led the Indiana Hoosiers’ undefeated season to become the Raiders’ No. 1 NFL draft pick. Dive into his remarkable story and what’s next for this rising star. Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” explores the extraordinary journey of Fernando Mendoza, the breakout college football star, whose popularity has transcended sports, as he wills his way from overlooked underdog to undeniable champion. From his beginnings in Miami, Florida, and his unbreakable bond with his mother, who is battling multiple sclerosis, to the biggest stage in a young football player’s life — the NFL draft. After leading the Indiana Hoosiers to a remarkable undefeated season, culminating in a national championship win and a Heisman Trophy, Mendoza takes his victory lap as the No. 1 overall pick in the Press Release - Series
April 30, 2026 INSIDE THE REMARKABLE RISE OF QUARTERBACK FERNANDO MENDOZA, FROM UNDERDOG TO NO. 1 NFL DRAFT PICK, ON ‘IMPACT X NIGHTLINE,’ STREAMING THURSDAY, APRIL 30, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU THURSDAY, APRIL 30 IMPACT x Nightline: “There’s Something About Fernando” (427) — Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” follows Fernando Mendoza, the breakout college football quarterback who led the Indiana Hoosiers’ undefeated season to become the Raiders’ No. 1 NFL draft pick. Dive into his remarkable story and what’s next for this rising star. Extended Logline: “IMPACT x Nightline” explores the extraordinary journey of Fernando Mendoza, the breakout college football star, whose popularity has transcended sports, as he wills his way from overlooked underdog to undeniable champion. From his beginnings in Miami, Florida, and his unbreakable bond with his mother, who is battling multiple sclerosis, to the biggest stage in a young football player’s life — the NFL draft. After leading the Indiana Hoosiers to a remarkable undefeated season, culminating in a national championship win and a Heisman Trophy, Mendoza takes his victory lap as the No. 1 overall pick in the Press Release - Series
