California Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza has announced his commitment to the Indiana Hoosiers via social media. Mendoza is considered a four-star transfer prospect.
Mendoza committed to Indiana over Georgia, UCLA and Wisconsin. 247Sports ranks Mendoza as the nation’s third-best quarterback in the transfer portal and the No. 12 overall prospect.
Following Mendoza’s commitment, Georgia is still looking for more quarterback depth in the 2025 college football season. UGA quarterback Carson Beck, who recently underwent surgery, could return for another year or Georgia could start Gunner Stockton next season.
The 6-foot-5, 225-pound sophomore has two years of eligibility left. Mendoza helped California go 6-6 in their first season in the ACC and advance to the LA Bowl.
Mendoza passed for 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2024. His QBR of 64.2 is ranked No. 53 in the country. Mendoza would bring experience to Georgia’s quarterback room. The sophomore was sacked 41 times this season with Cal and would likely get much better protection at UGA.
