CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS NEWS

Landon Morris - Commits to Cal Morris has committed to Cal for the 2025 season, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Morris played eight games for Temple in the 2024 season, tallying 16 catches for 251 yards and a touchdown. He'll add depth at the position for California, but he's not expected to play a significant role.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Offseason analysis: Cal transfer Jaydn Ott raises expectations for Oklahoma's backfield The third installment of Sooners Illustrated's 11-part offseason position analysis examines the state of Oklahoma's running back room, which...

MAY 9 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jayden Dixon-Veal - Commits to Cal Dixon-Veal has committed to California, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Dixon-Veal is joining Cal for the 2025 campaign after spending the past two seasons with Purdue. He only appeared in the first three games of the 2024 season due to an undisclosed injury, and he caught three passes for 23 yards in those games.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

College football transfer portal tracker: Penn State lands UNC LB Amare Campbell

The transfer season for college football has come to an end. See where each player landed.

MAY 7

Former Notre Dame wide receiver changes schools again Former Notre Dame wide receiver Tobias Merriweather has left Cal for Utah. This is the second transfer for the ex-Fighting Irish.

MAY 5 • USATODAY.COM

LJ Johnson Jr. - Flips to California Johnson will flip his transfer portal commitment from Rice to California, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Johnson spent the past two seasons at SMU, where he totaled 879 rushing yards and nine scores, while also reeling in 18 catches for 138 yards. He initially elected to spend his final season of eligibility at Rice, but once a bigger program like California came calling, it's not hard to understand why Johnson elected to flip his commitment and continue playing in the ACC in 2025.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA Football Commitment Analysis: Cal RB Transfer Jaivian Thomas What is UCLA getting in Jaivian Thomas, the running back transfer from Cal? Perhaps next season's starter at that position...

APRIL 28 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cal's Nohl Williams, Stanford's Elic Ayomanor head Bay Area picks in NFL draft Bay Area representation in the NFL draft from Cal and Stanford included third-round pick Nohl Williams, three more Bears defenders and Stanf...

APRIL 27 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Kendrick Raphael - Will play for Cal Raphael has committed to Cal for the 2025 season, according to his X account.

Impact Raphael heads to Cal after spending two seasons at NC State. The 5-foot-11 running back ran for 425 yards and three touchdowns for the Wolfpack in 2024 and should compete for steady touches in the Golden Bears' backfield.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens Select Linebacker Teddye Buchanan in Fourth Round (No. 129) Fourth-round pick Teddye Buchanan was a high-volume tackler at Cal who can compete for playing time at inside linebacker.

APRIL 26 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Brandon High Jr. - Commits to California High has committed to transfer to California on Friday, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact High will transfer to California after a productive season at UTSA. The 5-foot-10 running back appeared in 12 games while splitting time with Robert Henry but still thrived in his role, racking up 495 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. He looks to build on his success with multiple years of eligibility still remaining.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

OU softball coach Patty Gasso says Sooners 'need to revisit' playing at football stadium After Stanford and Cal broke an NCAA softball attendance record, OU coach Patty Gasso has her sights on regaining the mark.

APRIL 23 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Cal football GM Ron Rivera says the program has a 'plan' following transfer portal losses

California football general manager Ron Rivera sought to ease the concerns of a worried fan base after star running back Jaydn Ott and several other key players entered the transfe...

APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cal's Teddye Buchanan on meandering path to NFL draft: 'It really made me work' The journey that Teddye Buchanan has followed to become an NFL prospect included a pre-teen injury, a broken thumb in high school and countl...

APRIL 21 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Quaron Adams - Commits to Cal Adams has committed to California for the 2025 season, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The speedy Adams, who began his career at Iowa State, posted 643 yards from scrimmage in 2024 and averaged 30.6 yards per touch. He'll be a deep-play threat for the Golden Bears.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

BREAKING: Texas picks up coveted Cal TE through transfer portal Filling a position of need, the Texas Longhorns have gotten a commitment from Cal TE Jack Endries through the transfer portal.

APRIL 18 • USATODAY.COM

OBR Draft Dive: Cam Ward vs. California First up in this Cleveland Browns draft prospect film series is an in-depth look at Miami quarterback Cam Ward, and up next is his performan...

APRIL 18 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cal losing Bay Area football products Jaivian Thomas, Jack Endries to transfer portal Cal is losing another running back and a tight end, too. Jaivian Thomas, who starred at running back...

APRIL 17 • SACBEE.COM

College football players chasing dollars with portal open and House settlement approval delayed

The opening of the college football transfer portal has created a dash for cash

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cal's Jaivian Thomas becomes Bears' fifth RB to enter transfer portal this week Cal’s running back room is thinning by the day. Jaivian “Jet” Thomas reportedly entered the transfer portal Wednesday on the heels of Jaydn...

APRIL 16 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Major College Football Program Suffers Mass Exodus, Loses Five RBs In 48 Hours Cal is down to just one freshman running back.

APRIL 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

2025 College Football odds: Bet Colorado to go Under win total

Geoff Schwartz delivers his early win total best bets for the 2025 college football season. Find out how he thinks Colorado and Michigan Sta...

APRIL 16

Analysis: What Cal running back transfer Jaydn Ott brings to Oklahoma's offense Oklahoma upgraded its backfield with the addition of Cal running back transfer Jaydn Ott. Here's a closer look at what Ott brings to the Soo...

APRIL 16 • 247SPORTS.COM

Standout running back Jaydn Ott reportedly leaves Cal to play for Oklahoma Cal running back Jaydn Ott reportedly transfered to Oklahoma on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after he...

APRIL 16 • SACBEE.COM

Former Cal running back Jaydn Ott transfers to Oklahoma

Former California running back Jaydn Ott is transferring to Oklahoma

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS