FERNANDO MENDOZA NEWS

Report: Ex-Cal QB Fernando Mendoza signs with Indiana Former Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza is transferring to Indiana, ESPN reported Tuesday.The 6-foot-5, 225-pound sophomore passed for 3,004...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Former Cal QB Mendoza lands at Indiana in transfer portal: reports Fernando Mendoza, the Cal quarterback who led the Bears in an up-and-down 2024 season, is reportedly...

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Commits to Indiana Mendoza (illness) has committed to Indiana, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Now that Mendoza has a team for 2025, his next objective is to recover from the physical illness that cost him California's last regular-season game of 2024. Considering the magnitude of his illness did not sound problematic upon its first announcement, he should be ready to go before IU's 2025 season; the question is exactly how much before it.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cal stunner: Quarterback Fernando Mendoza enters transfer portal a week before LA Bowl Bears coach Justin Wilcox expressed disappointment that he couldn’t convince Mendoza to remain Cal’s quarterback.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Tulane QB Mensah transfers to Duke; Mississippi State's Van Buren, Cal's Mendoza enter portal

Former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah has already found a new program in Duke, while Mississippi State’s Michael Van Buren Jr. and Cal’s Fernando Mendoza are exploring changes of...

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to enter portal Mendoza (illness) is expected to enter the transfer portal, Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com report.

Impact Going into California's bowl game, Mendoza was questionable because of an illness. Now, it is looking like he will not play in the LA Bowl at all. Mendoza made significant strides between his freshman and sophomore seasons. The latter has helped him become one of college football's most reliable quarterbacks available in this portal window.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cal Bears without 3,000-yard passing QB Fernando Mendoza at No. 9 SMU because of illness

California starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza is unexpectedly out for the Bears’ regular-season finale at ninth-ranked SMU because of illness

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive Week 14 Mendoza (illness) will not appear in Saturday's game against SMU, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mendoza will miss his first game of the season as the Golden Bears (6-5) finish their season against the 10-1 Mustangs. The 6-foot-5 redshirt sophomore has thrown for 3,004 yards (265-of-386), 16 touchdowns and six interceptions across 11 outings, adding on 105 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. In Mendoza's absence, Chandler Rogers will get the start for California.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three touchdowns in win Mendoza completed 25 of 36 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 24-21 victory against Stanford. He also had 11 rushes for 35 yards.

Impact After a rocky performance against Syracuse, Mendoza bounced back with a clean three touchdown and no interception game while racking up just short of 300 yards passing.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Mendoza rallies Cal to fourth straight Big Game win and bowl eligibility Cal added to the Big Game’s storied history Saturday at Memorial Stadium with what might become known as simply The Drive in a 24-21 win ove...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Mendoza throws for three touchdowns, Cal rallies over Stanford in Big Game for 24-21 win

Fernando Mendoza threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Jonathan Brady had two touchdown catches and the go-ahead score and California rallied to beat Stanford 24-21 in the firs...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Modest day in loss to Syracuse Mendoza completed 22 of 34 passes for 225 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 33-25 defeat versus Syracuse. He also had six rushes for negative one yard.

Impact Mendoza had been on a bit of a hot streak lately with six straight games of 270 yards or more. However, he couldn't keep the streak going as he averaged just 6.6 yards per attempt in the loss to Syracuse.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Career day in win over Wake Forest Mendoza completed 40 of 56 passes for 385 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Friday's 46-36 victory over Wake Forest. He also had 10 rushes for 51 yards with one tou...

Impact The Golden Bears showed their faith in Mendoza as he had a career high 56 pass attempts. Mendoza delivered on the high usage as he completed over 70% of his passes and set a career high in passing yards.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mendoza throws for 2 TDs, runs for a third as Cal beats Wake Forest, 46-36 for first ACC victory

Fernando Mendoza threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and Cal finally secured its elusive first Atlantic Coast Conference victory by hanging on to beat Wake Forest 46-36

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

300-yard day in win Mendoza was 27-for-36 passing for 364 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 44-7 victory over Oregon State. He also had five rushes for 25 yards.

Impact Mendoza's solid play continues as the 300-yard game gives him five consecutive games with more than 270 yards passing. Mendoza has also avoided throwing an interception in three straight games as he has now thrown 10 touchdowns to just three interceptions on the season.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Mendoza throws for career-high 364 yards as Cal routs Oregon State 44-7

Fernando Mendoza passed for two touchdowns and a career-high 364 yards, and California beat Oregon State 44-7 to snap a four-game losing skid

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid day in loss to NC State Mendoza was 30-for-42 passing for 282 yards during Saturday's 24-23 loss to North Carolina State. He also had seven rushes for negative seven yards.

Impact Mendoza continues to rack up yards however he was unable to find the endzone on Saturday keeping his overall production down.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid play in loss to Pitt Mendoza was 27-for-37 passing for 272 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-15 loss versus Pittsburgh. He also had 10 rushes for -34 yards.

Impact Mendoza continues his solid play as this is his third straight game with 270 yards or more. Mendoza is becoming a solid consistent option at quarterback.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid play continues in loss Mendoza completed 11 of 22 passes for 285 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 39-38 loss versus Miami (FL). He also had six rushes for 20 yards.

Impact Mendoza didn't have the best completion percentage against a good Miami defense however he was able to accumulate just under 300 yards while throwing two touchdowns. Mendoza's development in his sophomore campaign has been very noticeable to this point.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

300 yards in loss to FSU Mendoza was 22-for-36 passing for 303 yards and one interception during Saturday's 14-9 loss to Florida State. He also had 13 rushes for four yards.

Impact After several weeks of efficient play Mendoza managed to put up his first career 300-yard passing game. However the Golden Bears were unable to find the end zone limiting his overall production for the day.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Now in lone possession of QB1 role Mendoza is no longer listed as an "or" at starting quarterback alongside Charles Rogers on California's depth chart, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Mendoza has gotten off to a great start in 2024, tossing for 589 yards, five touchdowns and one interception while completing 70 percent of his passes through three games. Given his performance, and the Golden Bears' 3-0 start, this decision isn't surprising. He'll continue to lead California's offense when they travel to Tallahassee to face Florida State.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three total touchdowns in win Mendoza completed 21 of 29 passes for 198 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 31-10 win against San Diego State. He also had 12 rushes for negative two yar...

Impact After an impressive performance against Auburn, Mendoza followed things up with another more than solid performance accounting for three touchdowns on the day. The second year quarterback looks to be making the sophomore strides many were hoping for.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day in win over Auburn Mendoza was 25-for-36 passing for 233 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 21-14 win over Auburn. He also had five rushes for 12 yards.

Impact Mendoza showed lots of promise as he played a near flawless game against a tough SEC opponent. While the numbers are not massive Mendoza went the entire game without making a mistake and taking what the defense gave him, completing 69.4-percent of his passes for an average of 6.5 yards per attempt.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day in win over Auburn Mendoza was 25-for-36 passing for 233 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 21-14 win over Auburn. He also had five rushes for 12 yards.

Impact Mendoza showed lots of promise as he played a near flawless game against a tough SEC opponent. While the numbers are not massive Mendoza went the entire game without making a mistake and taking what the defense gave him, completing 69.4-percent of his passes for an average of 6.5 yards per attempt.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mendoza throws 2 TDs and Cal proceeds to stun Auburn with a 21-14 win

Fernando Mendoza threw for 233 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and California celebrated the first of several cross-country trips this season by holding onto a 21-14 road win at Au...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS