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Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza graduates from Cal while adjusting to NFL life

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 5:08 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza graduates from Cal while adjusting to NFL life

Summary

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza has graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. This weekend's graduation coincided with Mendoza's transition into the NFL after a standout college career at Indiana, where he led the Hoosiers to their first National Championship and won the Heisman Trophy. Mendoza's accomplishment has drawn mixed reactions online, as he completed his degree from Cal despite only spending a year at Indiana. He aims to demonstrate his readiness for more playing time at the Raiders' rookie minicamp, with mentor Kirk Cousins expected to aid his adjustment to professional football.

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By the Numbers

•Mendoza led Indiana to a perfect 16-0 season and a National Championship.
•He won the Heisman Trophy in his final college season.
•Mendoza graduated from Cal after transferring from California Berkeley to Indiana.
•He is looking to assert himself at rookie minicamp with guidance from Kirk Cousins.
•Reactions to his graduation include mixed opinions on his academic path.

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5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders’ Quarterback Fernando Mendoza Announces Life Changing News (Breaking)

What they're saying

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza has seen his life completely change over the last year or so. Leading the Hoosiers to a perfect 16-0 season, the University’s first National Championship win, the Heisman Trophy, and the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft made him one of the most talked about figures in […] The post Raiders’ Quarterback Fernando Mendoza Announces Life Changing News (Breaking) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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