Cal Quarterback Fernando Mendoza Enters Transfer Portal Ahead of LA Bowl

The rising star's departure leaves Cal scrambling for a quarterback days before their matchup against No. 24 UNLV.

Fernando Mendoza, Cal's redshirt sophomore quarterback, announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal on social media Wednesday morning.
Mendoza, a Miami native, is ranked as one of the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal, with analysts citing his NFL potential and impressive stats, including 3,004 passing yards this season.
His announcement comes just one week before Cal's scheduled LA Bowl game against No. 24 UNLV, creating uncertainty around the team's quarterback situation.
Head coach Justin Wilcox expressed disappointment over Mendoza's decision, noting that backup quarterback Chandler Rogers is also dealing with an injury, leaving the starting role undecided.
Speculation about Mendoza's next destination includes Miami, where the Hurricanes are losing their star quarterback to the NFL, and Indiana, where his younger brother plays as a backup quarterback.