Indiana's national championship celebrations continued today as the Hoosiers made their official White House appearance alongside President Donald Trump.
The most important player of that title run, Heisman Trophy winner and No 1 NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza, skipped the event.
President Trump addressed his absence during the event, making a surprising claim.
"The season was also historic because starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Now, the reason he is not here, he was was so nice he called because he …," Trump said in the event.
"…is a big fan of ours. You wouldn't believe it because he didn't show up. I am not happy but that's okay," he added.
