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California

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Starters

  1. QBJaron-Keawe Sagapolutele
  2. RBAdam Mohammed
  3. WRIan Strong
  4. TEMason Mini
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 3
    74
    Jaron-Keawe SagapoluteleSO
    Starter
  2. 11
    66
    Jackson BrousseauRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    53
    EJ CaminongRS SO
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Defense starters

  1. DELegend Journey
  2. NTJericho Johnson
  3. DTDerek Wilkins
  4. EDGESolomon Williams
  5. WLBKamar Mothudi
  6. MLBAJ Tuitele
  7. LCBDaniel Harris
  8. SSIsaiah Crosby
  9. FSKingston Lopa
  10. RCBRicky Fletcher
  11. NBCam Sidney
RB
  1. 24
    77
    Adam MohammedJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 20
    68
    Ashten EmoryRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 25
    49
    Anthony LeagueRS FR
WR-X
  1. 9
    78
    Ian StrongSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 15
    58
    Mark HamperRS JR/TR
  3. 19
    58
    Trevor RogersRS SO

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Injury status isn't confirmed for California right now — the depth chart above reflects listed rank only.

Next game kickoff time

California Golden Bears plays Virginia away on Sat, Nov 14. Kickoff time not announced yet.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • DE: Jayden Wayne → Legend Journey
  • WLB: JD McKinley → Kamar Mothudi
  • ILB: Kamar Mothudi → AJ Tuitele
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Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachTosh Lupoi1st season
Offensive CoordinatorMichael Hutchings
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team stats and game log

Team Stats

9 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
21.9
Yards/G
358.1
Pass Yds/G
275.3
Rush Yds/G
82.8
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
35.25%
Total TD
23
Sacks
15
TFL
31
INT
7
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #111 IN WS POWER
Results this season-17.8 pts

Lost to UNLV Rebels in week 5.

2025 SP+: -3.4

85%

Roster talent: 76th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #56 national

6%

Returning production: 58%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −17.8 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

29 adds in two-deep · avg 69 OVR · top add: R. Fletcher (CB, 80, from Ole Miss)

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California transfer portal

California Golden Bears transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

25 transfers on the California depth chart, 13 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

California Starting Quarterback

California Golden Bears starting lineup

California starting lineup: QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, RB Adam Mohammed, WR-X Ian Strong, TE Mason Mini. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the projected starting quarterback for California as of November 1, 2026. Jackson Brousseau is listed second.

California also projects Adam Mohammed at running back, Ian Strong at wide receiver and Mason Mini at tight end.

The full California Golden Bears two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele · QBAdam Mohammed · RBIan Strong · WR-XMason Mini · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is California's starting quarterback?
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the projected starting quarterback for California as of November 1, 2026. Jackson Brousseau is listed second.
Who starts at running back for California?
Adam Mohammed is the projected starter at running back for California, with Ashten Emory listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for California?
Ian Strong is the projected starter at wide receiver for California, with Mark Hamper listed second.
Who starts at tight end for California?
Mason Mini is the projected starter at tight end for California, with Taimane Purcell listed second.
When was the California Golden Bears depth chart last updated?
The California Golden Bears depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was California's record last season?
California Golden Bears finished 7-6 (4-4 in ACC play).
When does California Golden Bears play next?
California Golden Bears plays Virginia away on Sat, Nov 14. Kickoff time not announced yet.
Full California rosterEvery player, linked

Full California roster

Every player on the California Golden Bears depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Ian Strong, Mark Hamper, Trevor Rogers

WR: Chase Hendricks, Kyion Grayes, Cole Boscia

WR: Cooper Perry, Jordan King, QuaRon Adams

LT: Frederick Williams III, Kahlee Tafai

LG: Tyson Ruffins, Ben Howard

C: Bastian Swinney, Ashton Rivera

RG: Sioape Vatikani, Mykeal Rabess

RT: Jimothy Lewis Jr., Jacob Arop, Michael Klisiewicz

TE: Mason Mini, Taimane Purcell, Dorian Thomas

QB: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Jackson Brousseau, EJ Caminong, Dominic Ingrassia

RB: Adam Mohammed, Ashten Emory, Anthony League

Defense

DE: Legend Journey, Jayden Wayne, Justin Beadles

NT: Jericho Johnson, Jayden Williams

DT: Derek Wilkins, Ashun Shepphard

EDGE: Solomon Williams, Odera Okaka

WLB: Kamar Mothudi, Aaron Hampton

MLB: AJ Tuitele, Tristan Jernigan

CB: Daniel Harris, Jae'on Young

SS: Isaiah Crosby, Michael Hurst Jr.

FS: Kingston Lopa, Aiden Manutai, Tristan Dunn

CB: Ricky Fletcher, Khamani Hudson

NB: Cam Sidney, Quimari Shemwell

RES: Carter Vargas, Nate Burrell, Lamar Robinson, Frank Fanua Jr., JD McKinley

Special Teams

PT: Angus Davies, Jacob Johnson

PK: Chase Meyer, Towns McGough

KO: Towns McGough, Chase Meyer

LS: David Bird, Jordan Franke

H: Angus Davies, Jacob Johnson

PR: Tyree Sams, Isaiah Crosby

KR: Niles Davis, Adam Mohammed