Fernando Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza is an American football quarterback who played for the California Golden Bears and Indiana Hoosiers.

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Kurtis Rourke: Kurtis Rourke is a Canadian-American football quarterback who played for the Indiana Hoosiers. Rourke was Indiana’s starting quarterback before Mendoza took over.
2023 California Golden Bears football team: The California Golden Bears football team that competed during the 2023 NCAA season. Mendoza began his college career with California’s 2023 team.
Quarterback: A football position responsible for directing offensive plays and usually receiving the snap. Mendoza’s role at both colleges was quarterback.
Brendan Sorsby: Brendan Sorsby is an American football quarterback who played for Cincinnati and Texas Tech. Sorsby is a contemporary transfer quarterback whose college path invites comparison.
Mike Macdonald: Mike Macdonald is an American football coach who has led the Seattle Seahawks since 2024. Macdonald coached Mendoza at California before moving to the NFL.
2024 California Golden Bears football team: The California Golden Bears football team that competed during the 2024 NCAA season. Mendoza became California’s starting quarterback during this season.
Passing in American football: Passing in American football is advancing the ball by throwing it to a teammate. Mendoza’s passing production is a central measure of his quarterback play.
Cam Ward: Cam Ward is an American football quarterback who played for Washington State and Miami before entering the NFL. Ward is another high-profile quarterback whose career included multiple college programs.
Justin Wilcox: Justin Wilcox is an American football coach and the head coach of California’s football team. Wilcox led California during Mendoza’s time with the Golden Bears.
2025 Indiana Hoosiers football team: The Indiana Hoosiers football team that competed during the 2025 NCAA season. Mendoza joined Indiana for the 2025 season.