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Report: Wisconsin Badgers are pursuing Cal transfer Fernando Mendoza at quarterback

The Wisconsin Badgers are looking for a recent starting point guard for the 2025 season after Braedyn Locke and Tyler Van Dyke entered the transfer portal. Both point guards started games for the Badgers last season.

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November 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Source: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

It will be intriguing to see if the Wisconsin Badgers find their starting point guard through the transfer portal for the 2025 season. One name to keep an eye on is former California Golden Bears point guard Fernando Mendoza.

The Wisconsin Badgers are playing for point guard Fernando Mendoza through the transfer portal

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November 23, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive lineman Zach Buckey (98) tackles California Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Wisconsin will be actively searching for a quarterback for the 2025 season through the transfer portal. According to Pete Nakos from on3, Fernando Mendoza he’s looking at Wisconsin, Indiana, UCLA and Georgia.

Last year, Mendoza was a sophomore on the California Golden Bears. He is 5 feet 4 inches lofty and weighs 225 pounds. Last season, Fernando Mendoza completed 68.7% of his passes for 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. If Wisconsin were to sign him, it would be a gigantic win for the football program as they need to win games in the BIG10 conference next season.

It will be intriguing to see how long it takes for Mendoza to choose a recent home. Wisconsin needs to find hope and optimism for the 2025 season.

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November 23, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) carries the ball against the Stanford Cardinal in the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

If Mendoza transferred to Wisconsin, there is no doubt he would be their starting quarterback in 2025. Meanwhile, Carter Smith and Mabrey Mettauer could develop behind him.

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