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

Cal blown out by No. 9 SMU while down to third-string QB with Fernando Mendoza ill
Even with starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Cal figured to have a tough time dealing with No. 9 SMU in Dallas on Saturday. Without Mendoza, who missed the game because of an illness, Cal’s task became much more difficult.
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 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
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.
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