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Fernando Mendoza is AP player of the year after leading Indiana to 13-0 record and top seed in CFP

Fernando Mendoza was named Associated Press player of the year after leading unbeaten and top-ranked Indiana to its first Big Ten championship since 1967 and the No. 1 seed in the...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 College Football Week 15 Buzz: UConn, Memphis Find New Head Coaches

Here's the latest on what's happening around college football entering Week 15.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Week 15 Buzz: UConn, Memphis Find New Head Coaches

Cal's star QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele commits to staying after new coach hire

California freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has committed to staying with the program after the hiring of coach Tosh Lupoi

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele - Will return to Cal Sagapolutele will return to Cal for the 2026 season, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Sagapolutele will run it back with the Golden Bears for his sophomore season after a successful starting stint this campaign. The 6-foot-3 gunslinger tossed for 3,117 yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions while rushing for three scores across all 12 regular-season games this season. He'll now focus on the upcoming Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl versus Hawaii on Dec. 24.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cal hires Tosh Lupoi as head coach, bringing former player back to lead the Bears

California has hired Tosh Lupoi as the new head coach, bringing back the former Golden Bears player and assistant

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

3 Ways Fernando Mendoza Has Shown He’s a Heisman Winner

There are three ways in which Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza has shown that he’s a Heisman Trophy winner.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

3 Ways Fernando Mendoza Has Shown He’s a Heisman Winner

4 Takeaways From the 1st Day of CFB's Early Signing Period

College football's early signing period opened on Wednesday. Here are Michael Cohen's four takeaways from the first day of the window.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the 1st Day of CFB's Early Signing Period

The Combined Payouts for CFB's Fired Coaches Has Reached A Record-Breaking Number

The college football offseason hasn't even started, but the total payouts for the 15 fired coaches has already reached a historical number.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

The Combined Payouts for CFB's Fired Coaches Has Reached A Record-Breaking Number

Sayin, Mendoza chase Big Ten title and Heisman Trophy when No. 1 Ohio St faces No. 2 Indiana

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza each have one prize in mind for their showdown this weekend in Indianapolis: a Big Ten championship

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

QuaRon Adams - Shines in finale Adams reeled in all five targets for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-35 win over Southern Methodist.

Impact Adams had just nine catches heading into the Golden Bears' clash with SMU, but he got an extended look against the Mustangs and didn't disappoint, reeling in his first career FBS touchdown. Adams, who has one more season of eligibility remaining, will look to build off this performance heading into 2026.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob De Jesus - Big finish to big season De Jesus recorded 12 receptions (on 13 targets) for 97 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-35 victory versus Southern Methodist.

Impact De Jesus didn't rack up the targets quite to the extent that he did the previous two weeks (41 over two games), but he caught nearly every ball thrown his way as the Golden Bears toppled SMU in a memorable season finale. The star wideout had a career year in Berkeley, with 99 grabs for 892 yards and five touchdowns, and he appears to have one more season of eligibility remaining. If he elects to leave Cal due to the coaching uncertainty, he'll instantly be a hot commodity in the transfer portal.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Boscia - Emerges out of nowhere Boscia hauled in all four targets for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-35 win over Southern Methodist.

Impact Boscia had just two catches heading into California's regular season finale, but against the Mustangs, he secured all four of his targets and broke the plane for his first career touchdown. It remains to be seen if he can parlay this performance into more momentum in Cal's wide receiver room, as he has one more year of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kendrick Raphael - Strong end to regular season Raphael accrued 33 carries for 111 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all five targets for 53 yards during Saturday's 38-35 win versus Southern Methodist.

Impact Raphael was the Golden Bears' workhorse this fall, and he closed out the year with yet another strong performance, scoring his 13th touchdown of the season and eclipsing 100 yards rushing for the third time. Raphael, who spent the first two seasons of his career with NC State, had a career year in Berkeley, rushing for 853 yards and 12 touchdowns on 4.0 yards per carry, also reeling in 31 grabs for 231 yards and two touchdowns. He'll have one more season of eligibility remaining, and should he elect to stay with Cal, he should once again be the lead back.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele - Tosses four touchdowns Sagapolutele completed 31 of 40 passes for 330 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 38-35 victory over Southern Methodist.

Impact What a finale and what a season for the true freshman Sagapolutele. He saved his best performance for last, as his 330 yards and four touchdowns were each career highs, as was his 77.5 percent completion percentage. When all was said and done, the gunslinger tossed for 3,117 yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions while rushing for three scores as well. California's entire program is in flux in the wake of the firing of head coach Justin Wilcox, and if Sagapolutele decides to look for greener grass elsewhere, he should have a market almost anywhere.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: With Texas A&M out of the top 5, Georgia and Oregon climb in the AP Top 25

Texas A&M dropped out of the top five in the AP Top 25 college football poll for the first time in two months

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Landon Morris - its out vs. SMU Morris (undisclosed) didn't play in California's win over SMU on Saturday.

Impact Morris missed his first game of the season and will look to be healthy in time for the team's upcoming bowl game. He has caught just six passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 25 SMU squanders chance at clinching berth in ACC title game as Cal scores 38-35 win

Kendrick Raphael ran in from 2 yards out with 43 seconds left and California upset No. 25 SMU, 38-35, night to spoil its hopes of making the Atlantic Coast Conference championship...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Jeffrey Johnson - Records seven snaps Johnson (undisclosed) logged seven snaps during Saturday's 38-35 win against SMU.

Impact For 2025, Johnson finished California's regular season healthy and with 30 yards on three receptions (on four targets). All the aforementioned tallies are his updated career-highs.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana Tech and Missouri State combine for 34 points in 4th, Bulldogs come out on top 42-30

Quarterback Trey Kukuk leads Louisiana Tech to a 42-30 victory over Missouri State in a Conference USA regular-season finale

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Jeffrey Johnson - Game-time decision Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus SMU.

Impact Johnson's status for the team's regular-season final remains up in the air, as he's still dealing with an undisclosed injury. The Golden Bears could find themselves shorthanded at tight end for Saturday's matchup, as all four players at the position currently carry an injury deisgnation.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Landon Morris - Game-time call Morris (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against SMU.

Impact Morris landed a questionable tag for the contest, and his status won't be determined until closer to gametime. He's caught six passes for 74 yards and two scores this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Cal vs. SMU: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the California Golden Bears vs. SMU Mustangs game, Saturday, Nov. 29.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Data Skrive

How to Watch Cal vs. SMU: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025

Ohio State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championship

The final regular season week of college football has set the stage for conference championships

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Mason Mini - Out for regular-season finale Mini (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against SMU.

Impact Mini will miss the final game of the regular season, meaning the Golden Bears will have to rely on other options at TE, although Jeffrey Johnson (undisclosed) and Landon Morris (undisclosed) are both questionable. Mini ends the regular season with 35 catches for 387 yards and four touchdowns across 10 games.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan King - Won't play Saturday King (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against SMU.

Impact King will be sidelined for Cal's regular-season finale for undisclosed reasons. He has caught 22 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns across 11 games.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Fernando Mendoza is AP player of the year after leading Indiana to 13-0 record and top seed in CFP

2025 College Football Week 15 Buzz: UConn, Memphis Find New Head Coaches

Cal's star QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele commits to staying after new coach hire

Cal hires Tosh Lupoi as head coach, bringing former player back to lead the Bears

3 Ways Fernando Mendoza Has Shown He’s a Heisman Winner

4 Takeaways From the 1st Day of CFB's Early Signing Period

The Combined Payouts for CFB's Fired Coaches Has Reached A Record-Breaking Number

Sayin, Mendoza chase Big Ten title and Heisman Trophy when No. 1 Ohio St faces No. 2 Indiana

The Latest: With Texas A&M out of the top 5, Georgia and Oregon climb in the AP Top 25

No. 25 SMU squanders chance at clinching berth in ACC title game as Cal scores 38-35 win

Louisiana Tech and Missouri State combine for 34 points in 4th, Bulldogs come out on top 42-30

How to Watch Cal vs. SMU: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025

Ohio State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championship