California Golden Bears News

Ashten Emory - Suffers injury Saturday Emory (undisclosed) was seen limping off the field during Saturday's 41-7 loss to Wake Forest and did not return, per Jeff Faraudo of The Mercury News.

Impact Emory suffered the injury in the third quarter and was seen limping off the field. The 5-foot-11 running back had recently taken over starting duties with fellow running back Adam Mohammed sidelined due to injury, running for 94 yards and three touchdowns heading into Saturday's contest. Emory had totaled 56 yards on the ground prior to his injury against Wake Forest. His status will be worth keeping an eye on as the week progresses, with his next opportunity to return coming against SMU on Saturday.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carson Perry-Smith - Still out during Week 7 Perry-Smith is still out because of an undisclosed issue, Thomas Dunn of On3.com reports.

Impact With the Cal running back room dealing with a litany of injuries, now would be an opportune time for Perry-Smith to get some rushing attempts in California's backfield. But because of the running back's own problem, he has been inactive, and his return timeline remains unclear.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ian Strong - Head coach hopeful for availability California's head coach Tosh Lupoi is hopeful that Strong (undisclosed) will be fine for the California-SMU game Saturday, Cory Pappas of On3 reports.

Impact Strong did not play Week 7, when California hosted Wake Forest. Considering that the wide receiver has been targeted at least seven times by Cal quarterbacks in each of their team's games this season, his absence was a big deal. Post-game, Lupoi announced that Strong suffered an injury mid-practice but is optimistic that the wide receiver will not miss any more time. That remains to be seen as the Golden Bears prepare to face SMU.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Perry - DNP for Week 7 Perry (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's game against Wake Forest.

Impact Even though Perry recently entered Week 7 as probable, he was downgraded to a game-time decision just before California's matchup against Wake Forest and eventually did not play. The wide receiver's next opportunity to play is at SMU on Oct. 24.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gio Lopez throws 4 TD passes to lead No. 21 Wake Forest past California 41-7

Gio Lopez threw three of his four touchdown passes in the first half and No. 21 Wake Forest rolled past California 41-7

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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19 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Kyion Grayes - Available against Wake Forest Grayes (undisclosed) is no longer listed ahead of Saturday's game versus Wake Forest, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Grayes is positioned to take the field Saturday despite initial concerns regarding his availability earlier in the week. The wideout has seen action through the air this season, recording 10 receptions for 121 yards and one touchdown.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Cooper Perry - GTD Saturday Perry (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Wake Forest, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Perry has a chance to suit up Saturday, but his availability will be determined closer to kickoff. The wideout, if available, will add depth to the receiving corps after recording eight receptions for 111 yards so far this season.

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Adam Mohammed - Out Saturday Mohammed (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's contest against Wake Forest, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Mohammed is set to miss his second straight game, and his absence will position Ashten Emory to see more carries in the backfield. The running back is dealing with an undisclosed issue, and he will aim to return against SMU on Saturday, Oct. 24.

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Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele - Available against Wake Forest Sagapolutele (concussion) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's contest versus Wake Forest, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Sagapolutele is off California's availability report, indicating he has cleared concussion protocol. The quarterback is slated to start under center once again after missing Week 6 against Virginia Tech, a game in which backup Jackson Brousseau earned the start. He will aim to lead an upset victory against ranked Wake Forest.

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Kyion Grayes - Upgraded to probable Grayes (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus Wake Forest, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Grayes is trending in the right direction after being upgraded from questionable to probable ahead of Saturday. The wideout has 10 receptions for 121 yards and one score on 13 targets this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Perry - Deemed probable Perry (undisclosed) holds a probable designation for Saturday's game versus Wake Forest, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Perry is in position to take the field Saturday following initial concerns about his status, as he was previously listed as questionable. The wide receiver has played in five games this season, hauling in eight receptions for 111 yards on 14 targets.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adam Mohammed - Doubtful for Saturday Mohammed (undisclosed) holds a doubtful designation for Saturday's game versus Wake Forest, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Mohammed is on track to miss his second consecutive game for California. The running back is the team's lead option, and with Carter Vegas (undisclosed) ruled out, Ashten Emory is in line to see an expanded role in the backfield.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele - Listed probable for Saturday Sagapolutele (concussion) holds a probable designation for Saturday's game versus Wake Forest, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Sagapolutele is in line to return to the field after a one-game absence, barring any setbacks. The quarterback should reclaim his starting job under center if he clears the availability report prior to kickoff. In five starts this season, he has tossed for 1,180 yards and eight touchdowns, along with five interceptions.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's College Football Week 7 Expert Picks, Best Bets

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele - Trending towards Week 7 return Sagapolutele (concussion) is trending towards returning in Saturday's game against Wake Forest, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Back in Week 5, Sagapolutele played at UNLV but was ultimately deemed out mid-game because of a head injury. He entered concussion protocol just before Week 6 and is making steady progress toward being available for California's next matchup. For the 2026 season, Sagapolutele's stats feature a 65.2 completion percentage on 164 pass attempts for 1,180 yards and an 8-5 TD-INT ratio.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carson Perry-Smith - Questionable for Saturday Perry-Smith is questionable for Saturday's game against Wake Forest.

Impact Perry-Smith has two touchdowns on 10 total touches this season. He recently played 48 snaps in Week 6 against Virginia Tech. It's currently unclear what's hindering him, as the Golden Bears could be down some backfield depth.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Kyion Grayes - Questionable vs. Wake Forest Grayes (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's contest against Wake Forest.

Impact Grayes has been added to California's injury report, making his status uncertain for Saturday following a Week 6 matchup in which he hauled in one reception for negative yardage. The wideout will look to get healthy in time to clear his availability before kickoff.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carter Vargas - Out for Week 7 Vargas (leg) is out for Saturday's game against Wake Forest.

Impact Vargas will continue to tend to his leg injury as his extended absence persists. The running back was injured in Week 1 against UCLA and has not been able to see live action since. His next chance to play comes in a Week 8 matchup against SMU.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No. 3 Miami hosts Florida State, No. 21 Wake Forest visits Cal to highlight ACC game slate

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ian Strong - Solid day in win Strong tallied five receptions (on eight targets) for 97 yards during Saturday's 25-20 win against Virginia Tech.

Impact Strong was once again held without a touchdown after scoring his first last week, but the wideout had his best yardage output of the season even with starter Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele out. The receiver will look to stay heavily involved next week against Wake Forest.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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