Fernando Mendoza update: Surprising decision made on Cal QB status vs. SMU

Cal QB Fernando Mendoza won’t play Saturday against SMU in the regular season finale due to illness, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

“Sources: Cal starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza will not play at No. 9 SMU today due to an illness,” Thamel wrote on Twitter. “Back-up Chandler Rogers will get the start for the Bears. Mendoza has thrown for 3,004 yards for Cal this year.”

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Coming into the game, Mendoza had 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 68.7% completion percentage. He also had 105 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

Rogers is in his first season with Cal, having previously played for Louisiana-Monroe and North Texas over the last three years.

In his career, Rogers has 7,129 yards, 53 touchdowns, 15 interceptions and a 63.9% completion percentage.

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