California Golden Bears Depth Chart

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ACC1-1 (2026)#56 Recruiting58% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources

Next game kickoff time

California Golden Bears plays Wagner at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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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.

2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #59 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to UCLA Bruins, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -3.4

    85%

    Roster talent: 76th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #56 national

    6%

    Returning production: 58%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    29 adds in two-deep · avg 75 OVR · top add: I. Strong (WR, 85, from Rutgers)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach CaliforniaTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for California?

    California Golden Bears starting lineup

    Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the projected starting quarterback for California as of September 16, 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 September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Common questions

    Who is California's starting quarterback?
    Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the projected starting quarterback for California as of September 16, 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 Carter Vargas listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for California?
    Ian Strong is the projected starter at wide receiver for California, with Kyion Grayes 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 September 16, 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 Wagner at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

    Full California roster

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