Cal Football Tuesday 10/10 Notebook

California finally has some clarity to its quarterback issues following Fernando Mendoza’s performance last week against No. 15 Oregon State. What is left unresolved, however, is the Golden Bears’ defense which has not played up to expectations and have been a season-long problem for head coach Justin Wilcox and company.

The 52-40 loss to the Beavers at Memorial Stadium marked the second time in three weeks that Cal allowed an opponent to put up 50 points or more. On Sept. 23, No.