Dorian Thomas News, Rumors, Updates - California Golden Bears

Available for Week 2 Thomas (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Thomas will make his season debut Saturday after missing the Golden Bears' season opener due to an undisclosed injury. In his absence, Mason Mini drew the start, but with Thomas healthy, he should see snaps against Syracuse. Last season with New Mexico, Thomas hauled in 56 receptions for 560 yards and four touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 1 Thomas (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 45-24 loss against UCLA.

Impact California could have definitely used Thomas, who may have provided an offensive punch the team needed more of against a consistently scoring UCLA team. Thomas' absence allowed Mason Mini to step into Cal's starting lineup, and the former will look to return in Week 2. According to Thomas Dunn of On3, Thomas was close to giving it a go against UCLA, so as long as there is no setback, it looks like he should be able to play Saturday at Syracuse.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Week 1 Thomas (undisclosed) is dealing with an injury and is questionable for the Golden Bears' opener against UCLA in Week 1, per Daniel Poulter of Cal-Hi Sports.

Impact It's unclear what Thomas is dealing with, but his status is suddenly in doubt for California's massive opener against UCLA on Saturday night. The New Mexico transfer, who reeled in 56 catches for 560 yards and four touchdowns last season, appears slated to be a big part of what should be a dangerous Golden Bears passing offense. However, if he's unavailable for Week 1, expect Mason Mini to step into the top tight end role.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cal takes high hopes into Tosh Lupoi regime thanks to the return of QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

The excitement around the Cal program is at its highest level in years with new coach Tosh Lupoi upgrading the roster and QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele back for a second season

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

What Would Be Considered a Successful Season for Cal's Offense? Cal seems to have sufficient talent at quarterback (Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele), receiver (Ian Strong, Chase Hendricks, Dorian Thomas, Mazon M...

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

Joining California Thomas has decided to join California, according to Jeff Faraudo of SI.com.

Impact Thomas is an excellent addition to Cal's passing game, as he was a first-team All-Mountain West tight end from New Mexico. He caught 56 passes for 560 yards and four touchdowns in 2025.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set to leave New Mexico Thomas plans to enter the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Thomas will search for a new squad after a successful sophomore campaign with the Lobos. In the 2025 season, the starting tight end brought in 56 receptions for 560 yards and four touchdowns. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keith's 25-yard TD grab in second OT lifts New Mexico over San Diego State 23-17

Cade Keith caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Jack Layne in the second overtime to send New Mexico past San Diego State, 23-17 on Friday after both teams turned the ball over in...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Three receptions for 45 yards Thomas compiled three receptions (on six targets) for 45 yards during Saturday's 20-17 win over Colorado State.

Impact Despite zero touchdowns since Week 8, Thomas has proven to be one of college football's better tight ends in 2025. Since the aforementioned week, New Mexico's four-game span saw him log 14 receptions (on 19 targets) for 149 yards, 10.6 averaged per catch.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited production in win Thomas gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 33-14 win against Utah State.

Impact It was a quiet day for Thomas, who logged season lows in targets, receptions and receiving yards. It's worth noting that fellow tight end Cade Keith led the Lobos with seven receptions for 104 yards and a score. It'll be worth monitoring how New Mexico utilizes the two tight ends going forward. Overall, Thomas has 39 receptions for 423 yards and four touchdowns in eight games this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver again Thomas posted five receptions (on six targets) for 56 yards during Saturday's 24-22 win versus Nevada.

Impact Thomas remains the Lobos' most consistent pass-catching option, as he's logged four or more receptions in all but one game this season. Overall, the sophomore tight end has totaled 37 receptions on 53 targets for 404 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver again Thomas posted five receptions (on six targets) for 56 yards during Saturday's 24-22 win versus Nevada.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver vs. Boise State Thomas hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 61 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 41-25 defeat against Boise State.

Impact Thomas finished the day as the Lobos' leading receiver while hauling in his fourth touchdown reception. The sophomore tight end continues to be one of New Mexico's more reliable options in the passing game. Thomas is up to 348 yards on 32 receptions through six contests this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maddux Madsen, Sire Gaines spark Boise State to 41-25 victory over New Mexico

Maddux Madsen threw two touchdown passes, Sire Gaines ran for two scores and Boise State pulled away with a 21-point fourth quarter to beat New Mexico 41-25

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Four grabs in loss Thomas reeled in 4 of 7 targets for 40 yards during Friday's 35-28 loss against San Jose State.

Impact Thomas continues to see steady volume in New Mexico's offense, logging seven or more targets in four of his five games. Overall, the sophomore tight end has logged 28 receptions for 287 yards and three touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Thomas totaled six receptions (on eight targets) for 79 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 38-20 victory over New Mexico State.

Impact It was another productive outing for Thomas, who's seen eight or more targets in three of his four games this season. The sophomore would punctuate his day with a 24-yard touchdown, his first since scoring twice in Week 1, that put the Lobos ahead in the third quarter. Overall, Thomas has brought in 24 of 34 targets for 247 yards this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Layne throws four TD passes to lead New Mexico to 38-20 win over rival New Mexico State

Jack Layne threw four touchdown passes as New Mexico rallied to beat New Mexico State 38-20

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Three grabs in win Thomas recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 41 yards during Friday's 35-10 win over UCLA.

Impact Thomas hasn't found the end zone since scoring twice in New Mexico's opener against Michigan, though he continues to play a major role in the Lobos' passing game. The tight end leads the team with 18 receptions on 26 targets for 168 yards in three contests.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eight targets in Week 2 Thomas had five receptions (on eight targets) for 56 yards during Saturday's 32-22 win versus Idaho State.

Impact Thomas would also convert the two-point conversion on New Mexico's go-ahead score in the fourth quarter. Overall, it was a solid follow-up effort from Thomas after he exploded for 71 yards and two scores in Week 1. Through two games, Thomas leads the Lobos with 15 receptions and 22 targets.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scottre Humphrey shines as New Mexico takes down Idaho State, 32-22

Scottre Humphrey rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns and New Mexico defeated FCS Idaho State 32-22 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Bright spot in opener Thomas recorded 10 receptions (on 13 targets) for 71 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-17 loss versus Michigan.

Impact Thomas emerged as a go-to target for Jack Layne in Week 1, leading the team in receiving yards, targets and receptions while hauling in both of the Lobos' touchdowns in the game. Thomas failed to record a reception as a freshman with Arizona last year before transferring to New Mexico, where it looks like he'll be a major piece of the offense in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bright spot in opener Thomas recorded 10 receptions (on 13 targets) for 71 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-17 loss versus Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan Beats New Mexico in QB Bryce Underwood's Debut

Bryce Underwood threw a touchdown pass to help lead Michigan over New Mexico in his college football debut.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Beats New Mexico in QB Bryce Underwood's Debut

Bryce Underwood and Justice Haynes shine in debuts for No. 14 Michigan in 34-17 win over New Mexico

Justice Haynes ran for 159 yards and three touchdowns and Bryce Underwood threw a touchdown pass, leading No. 14 Michigan to a season-opening 34-17 win over New Mexico

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Commits to New Mexico Thomas has committed to New Mexico for the 2025 season.

Impact Thomas joins New Mexico knowing he still has three years left of eligibility. The tight end didn't record a single stat in his two years with Arizona.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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