California quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) rushes down the field during the first half of their NCAA football game against San Diego State in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.(Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

California quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) passes the ball to running back Jaivian Thomas (25) during the first half of their NCAA football game against San Diego State in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.(Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Stanford Cardinal running back Micah Ford (20) breaks a tackle on a first down run against the TCU Horned Frogs during an ACC football game in Stanford, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

California running back Jaivian Thomas (25) rushes up the field as San Diego State safety William Nimmo Jr. (7) tackles during the first half of their NCAA football game against San Diego State in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.(Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels (14) scrambles and completes a pass against TCU in Stanford, Calif., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)