Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Alysa Liu and Heisman Winner Mendoza Engage in Playful Banter

3/25/2026

34 8 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Alysa Liu, 20, Olympic gold medalist, and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, 22, post Instagram banter.
Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy, posts a photo mimicking Liu biting her gold medal.
Liu responds that she eats crowns for breakfast.
Some view the exchange as a marketing strategy for Epic Games and Fortnite skins.
Mendoza, who led Indiana to a national championship, is projected as No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft.

1 of 1

Story summary

Alysa Liu, 20, Olympic gold medalist, and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, 22, post Instagram banter.
Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy, posts a photo mimicking Liu biting her gold medal.
Liu responds that she eats crowns for breakfast.
Some view the exchange as a marketing strategy for Epic Games and Fortnite skins.
Mendoza, who led Indiana to a national championship, is projected as No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft.