NCAAF · 10 months ago

Top 5 Landing Spots for QB Fernando Mendoza in the Transfer Portal

John Canady

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5) Miami Hurricanes
Up to this point, Miami has not been listed as a real contender for Fernando Mendoza, as the Hurricanes seem to be big fish hunting. However, with Cam Ward set to declare for the NFL Draft, there's no denying that the Hurricanes will be in the market for a starting quarterback. If they strike out on their top targets, they could pivot to Mendoza if he's still available. And considering the quarterback is from Miami, Florida, the opportunity to contend near his hometown could be a deciding factor.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for QB Fernando Mendoza in the Transfer Portal
Fernando Mendoza put together a strong season for California this year and now hits the portal as one of the more underrated quarterbacks in the portal. The six-foot-five game manager finished the season with 3,004 passing yards, 16 passing touchdowns, and only six interceptions. With plenty of teams in the market for a quarterback, early reports suggest Mendoza will have plenty of suitors to choose from.

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1) Georgia Bulldogs
After the quarterback entered the portal, Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs were among the first teams listed as suitors for Fernando Mendoza. With uncertainty around Carson Beck's future at Georgia, the fit makes sense for both sides. Smart and UGA would land a more than serviceable player to go under center, while Mendoza would get the chance to compete for an SEC powerhouse.
2) Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana is another program that has reportedly shown heavy interest in Fernando Mendoza over the last week. Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are set to compete for a National Championship, but that hasn't slowed the Big Ten squad down from recruiting. With Kurtis Rourke set to move on following the season, Cignetti will be in the market for a new play-caller, and look what he has done for Rourke in his one season at Indiana.
3) UCLA Bruins
Currently, UCLA may not seem like a real threat to land the quarterback, but DeShaun Foster and the Bruins have been reported to be interested in Fernando Mendoza. With the team seeking consistency at the quarterback position, they could be intrigued enough to open up the checkbook to entice the gunslinger to stay in California, just with UCLA instead.
4) Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin has pursued a reliable quarterback for the last several seasons. Considering their reported interest in Fernando Mendoza, Luke Fickell may believe the Cal transfer could be his answer. As of now, they may seem like a long shot, but the opportunity to thrive with the Badgers can't be overlooked.
5) Miami Hurricanes
Up to this point, Miami has not been listed as a real contender for Fernando Mendoza, as the Hurricanes seem to be big fish hunting. However, with Cam Ward set to declare for the NFL Draft, there's no denying that the Hurricanes will be in the market for a starting quarterback. If they strike out on their top targets, they could pivot to Mendoza if he's still available. And considering the quarterback is from Miami, Florida, the opportunity to contend near his hometown could be a deciding factor.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for QB Fernando Mendoza in the Transfer Portal
Fernando Mendoza put together a strong season for California this year and now hits the portal as one of the more underrated quarterbacks in the portal. The six-foot-five game manager finished the season with 3,004 passing yards, 16 passing touchdowns, and only six interceptions. With plenty of teams in the market for a quarterback, early reports suggest Mendoza will have plenty of suitors to choose from.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for QB Fernando Mendoza in the Transfer Portal

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