Cal Bears Dominate Oregon State 44-7 with Mendoza's Career Performance

Fernando Mendoza's standout game leads California to its largest victory margin since 2018, ending a four-game losing streak.

Fernando Mendoza threw for a career-high 364 yards, contributing significantly to Cal's commanding win over Oregon State.
Cal's victory marked its largest margin since a similar win against Oregon State in 2018, breaking a streak of close losses.
Jaydn Ott returned from injury, though his performance was limited, as Cal's offense thrived primarily through the air.
Oregon State struggled offensively, cycling through three quarterbacks and managing only 82 yards in the first half.
Cal's defense effectively contained Oregon State's strong run game, holding them to just 60 rushing yards.