Carter Vargas News, Rumors, Updates - California Golden Bears

Will not play Saturday Vargas (leg) won't be available for Saturday's matchup versus North Carolina State, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Vargas has not suited up since Week 1 due to a leg injury and will continue that trend on Saturday against the Wolfpack. The running back recorded just four carries and two receptions before being helped off the field on Sept. 5.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. SMU Vargas (leg) is listed as out prior to Saturday's matchup against SMU.

Impact Vargas will miss his seventh consecutive game against the Mustangs on Saturday with a leg injury. The running back has appeared in only one game this campaign: the season opener against UCLA.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Three Cal Offensive Players to Watch Against Virginia Tech Cal’s Thursday availability report put running back Carter Vargas in the “out” column. He wasn’t on Wednesday’s report at all. That matters...

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

Updated Cal Injury Report: Two Key Bears Players Out for Saturday Cal's updated injury report was posted Thursday night, and it revealed that two key players -- No. 2 running back Carter Vargas and defensiv...

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

Ruled out Vargas (leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Vargas was initially cleared from the injury report Wednesday, putting him in line to play, but has since been ruled out and his absence will extend through a fifth straight game. Ashten Emory is in line for a heavier workload once again if Adam Mohammed (undisclosed) cannot play.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 6 Vargas (leg) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Vargas is positioned to return to action for the first time since Week 1 against UCLA. The running back could see an expanded role since Adam Mohammed (undisclosed) is marked as questionable ahead of Saturday's game.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out vs. Clemson Vargas (leg) is out for Friday's game versus Clemson, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Vargas was listed as doubtful on California's initial injury report, so his absence comes as an expected outcome. The running back is dealing with a leg injury and will miss his third straight contest. Adam Mohammed and Ashten Emory should continue seeing action in the backfield, while Vargas aims to recover in time for the team's Week 5 matchup at UNLV.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 4 Vargas (leg) is doubtful for Friday's game against Clemson.

Impact Vargas has missed California's last two games, and the doubtful tag suggests he's likely to miss a third straight. If the star tailback doesn't play Friday in this divisional matchup, Adam Mohammed and Ashten Emory should remain the go-to options in the Golden Bears' backfield.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out once again Vargas (leg) did not play in Saturday's 49-7 win over Wagner.

Impact Vargas sat out for his second straight matchup with a leg injury. The 5-foot-11 running back will now have a quick turnaround to get back to full health, as the Golden Bears play Clemson on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 2 Vargas (leg) is out for Week 2 at Syracuse.

Impact The tailback was previously considered doubtful, and indeed, he'll be unavailable for Week 2 against the Orange. He had six touches for 20 total yards in the opener, but now Ashten Emory appears poised to get more touches behind Adam Mohammed.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 2 Vargas (leg) is doubtful for Saturday's game at Syracuse.

Impact Vargas suffered a leg injury in Week 1 and didn't return after exiting the game in the second quarter. The doubtful tag suggests his chances of playing in Week 2 in this ACC matchup are slim. If that's the case, look for Ashten Emory and Anthony League to get more touches in Cal's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to return against UCLA Vargas (leg) did not return to Saturday's 45-24 loss against UCLA.

Impact Vargas exited the game in the 13:04 minute mark of the second quarter and did not log another rushing attempt between then and the end of California's loss to UCLA. The running back, who logged four carries for 14 yards, is questionable going into next Saturday's game at Syracuse.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off field Vargas was helped off the field in Saturday's game against UCLA, Thomas Dunn of On3.com reports.

Impact Vargas was unable to put much weight on his left leg, which is certainly worrisome. If Vargas is unable to return to the field, then Ashten Emory and Anthony League would be in line to see snaps and touches behind Adam Mohammed.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Trajan Sinatra's 50-yard FG with 52 seconds left helps Idaho State beat UC Davis 38-36

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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Harper throws 3 TDs, Gbatu Jr. has 108 yards receiving, UC Davis beats Northern Colorado 27-16

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OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

UC Davis pulls away to beat Northern Arizona 45-24 behind freshman Caden Pinnick's 5 TD passes

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OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Pinnick's 313 passing yards and 4 total TDs help UC Davis retain Golden Horseshoe against Cal Poly

Caden Pinnick threw for a career-high 313 yards and three touchdowns, and added 60 rushing yards and a touchdown as FCS coaches poll No. 7 UC Davis rallied in the fourth quarter to...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

UC Davis pulls away in second half to beat Southern Utah 50-34

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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Trajan Sinatra's 50-yard FG with 52 seconds left helps Idaho State beat UC Davis 38-36

Harper throws 3 TDs, Gbatu Jr. has 108 yards receiving, UC Davis beats Northern Colorado 27-16

UC Davis pulls away to beat Northern Arizona 45-24 behind freshman Caden Pinnick's 5 TD passes

Pinnick's 313 passing yards and 4 total TDs help UC Davis retain Golden Horseshoe against Cal Poly

UC Davis pulls away in second half to beat Southern Utah 50-34