“IMPACT x Nightline: There’s Something About Fernando” Coming Soon To Hulu & Disney+
Disney has announced details on a brand new documentary, “IMPACT x Nightline: There’s Something About Fernando”, which is coming soon to Hulu and Disney+ in the United States.
“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 2026 draft. But will he live up to the hype? “IMPACT x Nightline” dives into his compelling story and explores what’s next for this rising star.
The documentary will feature interviews with:
- Chris Connelly, ABC News contributor and ESPN essayist
- Rece Davis, host, “ESPN College GameDay”
- Dave Dunn, head football coach, Christopher Columbus High School
- Jen Lada, features reporter, “ESPN College GameDay”
- Louis Riddick, NFL and college football analyst
- Tim Plough, former tight-end coach at Cal Football
- Benjamin Cure, friend of Fernando Mendoza and host of “The Benjamin Cure Show”
- Dan Orlovsky, NFL and College Football Analyst, ESPN
- Louis Riddick, NFL and College Football Analyst, ESPN
- Kelley Carter, ABC News contributor and senior entertainment writer for Andscape
Now in its fourth season, ABC News Studios’ award-winning streaming newsmagazine “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates the topics dominating American culture, stories in the zeitgeist, and conversations around the globe. Eman Varoqua is the executive producer.
“IMPACT x Nightline: There’s Something About Fernando” will be released on Thursday, 30th April 2026, on Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. Older episodes are also available to stream on both platforms.
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