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Could the Hoosiers’ new signal caller hear his name called as early as next April’s first round? Indiana has never had a quarterback selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.

California Golden Bears News / Cal Bears on SI / May 3

Jonathan Brady Reunites with Fernando Mendoza at Indiana

The Fernando Mendoza-to-Jonathan Brady passing combination, which helped Cal win the 2024 Big Game against Stanford, will be reunited in 2025, albeit in the Big Ten instead of the ACC.

College Football News / Cal Bears on SI / April 30

The One That Got Away: Fernando Mendoza Projected as a 1st-Round Pick

Fernando Mendoza, once an under-recruited long-shot college prospect, now is emerging as a potential first-round NFL draft pick in 2026. Mendoza received just one FBS scholarship offer out of high school — from Cal.

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College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 27

Brotherly Love Helps Smooth Transition For Indiana Quarterback Fernando Mendoza

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been with the Indiana football team for months now since he transferred from California, but that doesn’t mean the acclimation process isn’t still in progress.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 4

Myles Price, Ke'Shawn Willams Impressed With New Indiana Quarterback Fernando Mendoza

NFL Pro Day is often a first for the players involved – a first in the sense that it begins their next football journey at the professional level – but it’s also a last in the sense that it’s the last time players are seen in the context of being part of their college teams.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 31

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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 28

John Mateer & Fernando Mendoza Top List of Best Transfer QBs

By Mike Farrell 2024 Stats (Washington State): 224/347 65%, 3,139 yds, 29 TDs, 7 INTs John Mateer follows Washington State offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle to Oklahoma and will have two years of eligibility remaining.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 18

What Curt Cignetti Envisions For New Indiana Quarterback Fernando Mendoza

Curt Cignetti is used to this. From 2019-23, he coached four James Madison quarterbacks to conference player of the year awards. When Cignetti made the

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 25

Indiana football lands QB commit day after Fernando Mendoza transfer decision

Coming off one of, if not the most, successful seasons in program history, the Indiana football team continues to take steps towards the top of the Big Ten.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 24

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 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions in 11 games for the Golden Bears in 2024.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 24

Indiana's big transfer portal commitment shows Hoosiers are here to stay

Indiana's massive transfer portal commitment shows Hoosiers are here to stay

The addition gives Indiana a better chance of keeping pace with the Big Ten's elite.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 13

4 programs emerge as leaders for Cal transfer QB Fernando Mendoza, including multiple Playoff teams

It took some people off guard when former Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza opted to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal recently. He immediately became arguably the best signal caller available, and the demand was going to be very, very high.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Wisconsin Football Pursuing High-End Quarterback in the Transfer Portal

The Wisconsin football coaching staff is actively pursuing Cal transfer quarterback Fernando Mendoza and is working to set up an official visit, sources have confirmed to All Badgers.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 13

Transfer portal winners, losers: Ex-Cal QB should have options

CFB transfer portal winners, losers: Ex-Cal QB should have several options

The 2025 transfer portal was flooded with recruits when it opened on Monday. While some players should have several decent options to choose from, others might be less satisfied their demand.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 11

Cal football’s 3,000-yard passer with NFL upside brings more juice to transfer portal

Cal football is losing its very talented quarterback to the transfer portal. Fernando Mendoza just finished his sophomore season at Berkeley. The 6’5, 225 signal-caller threw for 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns, and six interceptions.

One of the nation's most efficient QBs entering transfer portal

The California Golden Bears received some unfortunate news at the QB position on Wednesday.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 11

ACC Starting QB Enters Transfer Portal on Wednesday

The college football transfer portal is jam-packed with names just a couple of days after it officially opened. There are plenty of talented players in

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 30

Why California football quarterback Fernando Mendoza is not playing vs. SMU

California football’s starting quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, will not play in the Golden Bears’ Week 14 matchup against SMU. After losing star defensive linebacker Cade Uluave in a 33-25 loss against Syracuse, the Golden Bears will face SMU without their starting quarterback.

California Golden Bears News / Cal Bears on SI / November 13

Fernando Mendoza Named National Manning Award QB of the Week -- Again

Thanks to strong voting support by the Cal community, Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza was named the Manning Award quarterback of the week for the second time in three weeks.

College Football News / ACC Digital Network / November 9

Watch: Cal's Fernando Mendoza Tops 400 Total Yards In Win

College Football News / ACC Digital Network / September 15

Watch: Cal QB Fernando Mendoza Highlights vs. San Diego St.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 15

Cal scores 24 in 2nd half to pull away from San Diego State

Fernando Mendoza threw for two touchdowns, Jaivian Thomas rushed for 169 yards and California came on strong in the second half to defeat visiting San Diego State 31-10 in a penalty-marred non-conference game Saturday night.

California Golden Bears News / Cal Bears on SI / September 10

Cal QB Fernando Mendoza Laughs at Rumors of Classroom Standing O

The story emerged from an ethics class in the Haas School of Business, so Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza could not tell a lie. The rumors circulating on social media were untrue: Mendoza did not receive a standing ovation in class on Monday, two days after leading the Golden Bears to a 21-14 road victory over Auburn.

College Football News / ACC Digital Network / July 23

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