Bears Play Without QB Mendoza, Lose to No. 9 SMU

Cal QB Fernando Mendoza Will Not Play Against SMU
Cal quarterack Fernando Mendoza, who was named the ACC quarterback of he week for his play last week against Stanford, will not play against SMU today (Saturday) because of an illness, as reported by Cal's pregame radio show.
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.
Why California football quarterback Fernando Mendoza is not playing vs. SMU
Fernando Mendoza will not play at No. 9 SMU today due to an illness,” Thamel reported. “Back-up Chandler Rogers will get the start for the Bears. Mendoza has thrown for 3,0
Cal’s Mendoza a late scratch as Bears get blitzed 38-6 by No. 9 SMU
Bears trailed 21-0 at halftime and couldn’t generate much offense with their starting quarterback not playing due to illness.
No. 9 SMU beats Cal 38-6 as Bears QB Fernando Mendoza sits
Chandler Rogers started in place of Cal’s Fernando Mendoza before exiting with an unspecified injury in the third quarter.
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What Happened to Fernando Mendoza? Latest Availability Report for the Cal Golden Bears Quarterback
The California Golden Bears face the most significant challenge of their 2024 season when they take on the SMU Mustangs in Dallas at 3:30 p.m. ET. That test got a little more difficult as reports surfaced about the availability of starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
Cal Football Game Summary: Bears Play Without QB Mendoza, Lose to No. 9 SMU
Playing without starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who sat out with an illness, Cal lost to ninth-ranked SMU 38-6 in Dallas on Saturday afternoon.  Quarter
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