The Miami Hurricanes narrowly missed out on a spot in the College Football Playoff after a loss to Syracuse in Week 14 dashed their hopes of both an ACC Championship and a Playoff berth. Despite that setback, they finished the season with a 10-2 record and a 6-2 mark in ACC play, with quarterback Cam Ward earning a spot as a Heisman Trophy finalist. However, Ward is heading to the NFL Draft, where he’s projected as the No.
3 overall pick by Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports, leaving Miami to find his replacement for 2025. On Wednesday, fans began discussing the possibility of California quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who recently entered the transfer portal, joining the Hurricanes. Mendoza, who has started for two seasons at Cal, is a Miami native and a Columbus High School alum, the same school attended by Miami head coach Mario Cristobal. Fans have expressed excitement about the potential fit, with some even suggesting he could be the starting QB for Miami in 2025. Mendoza had an impressive 2024 season, throwing for 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns, and six interceptions, and has two years of eligibility remaining. Despite the loss of Ward, adding a talent like Mendoza could be a strong option for Miami moving forward.
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