Cal Secures Fourth Straight Big Game Victory Over Stanford With Late Comeback

Fernando Mendoza's three touchdown passes, including a game-winning throw to Jonathan Brady, propel Cal to bowl eligibility in a dramatic 24-21 win.

Cal rallied from a 21-7 second-half deficit to defeat Stanford 24-21 in the 127th Big Game at Memorial Stadium.
Fernando Mendoza threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, including a decisive 22-yard pass to Jonathan Brady with under three minutes left.
The win makes Cal bowl eligible for the second consecutive season and marks their fourth straight victory over Stanford in the historic rivalry.
Stanford's early 14-0 lead was powered by two rushing touchdowns from backup quarterback Justin Lamson, but the Cardinal could not hold on in the fourth quarter.
Cal head coach Justin Wilcox joins an elite group of program leaders to win four consecutive Big Games, a feat last achieved by Jeff Tedford.