UNLV, California Meet in LA Bowl

In a chaotic LA Bowl matchup, No. 24 UNLV faces California without its head coach and starting quarterback. UNLV (10-3) recently lost Barry Odom to Purdue and hired Dan Mullen as his replacement, while Del Alexander will serve as interim coach for the bowl game. California (6-6) is missing quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who entered the transfer portal, leading to uncertainty as they prepare to rely on either CJ Harris or EJ Caminong. Mendoza had contributed significantly with 3,004 yards and 16 touchdowns this season, making his absence a substantial blow. Additionally, Cal's top receiver, Nyziah Hunter, has also opted to transfer, further complicating their offensive strategy. Both teams hope to overcome these challenges as they aim for victory in this pivotal postseason game.