That may be right.According to the participation report on the IU athletics website Cherry did play. As I recall he came in first handed off once or twice then left and Mendoza came out last.
I just referred to the stats (espn) of the game which had three qb’s playing (with stats).
Cherry didn’t have a pass or run (nor was sacked) if he played.
Is it possible to play qb and not show up on the stats?