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.

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

Chandler Rogers started in place of Cal’s Fernando Mendoza before exiting with an unspecified injury in the third quarter.

Cal hopes to win for the fourth time in five games and clinch its first winning season since 2019 when it takes on No. 9 SMU today at the Mustangs’ Ford Stadium

Cal will look to parlay its Big Game momentum into a major upset over No. 9 SMU to finish strong in its inaugural season in the ACC.