Jaivian Thomas News, Rumors, Updates - California Golden Bears

Dealing with upper body injury Thomas did not play in Saturday's game against SMU due to an upper body injury, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Thomas missed the last game of the season as he deals with an upper body injury. The sophomore running back totaled 91 carries 598 yards and seven touchdowns while reeling in nine receptions for 88 yards across 11 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Struggled in win over Stanford Thomas accrued five carries for 15 yards during Saturday's 24-21 win over Stanford.

Impact Jaydn Ott got the bulk of the carries in the win over Stanford. however both running backs struggled in this one as the Golden Bears managed to rack up just 75 yards rushing.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in loss to Syracuse Thomas had three rushes for 80 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-25 defeat against Syracuse.

Impact Thomas hit on a big 75-yard touchdown but it wasn't enough to help propel the Golden Bears over Syracuse.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over Wake Forest Thomas had five rushes for 33 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for three yards during Friday's 46-36 victory over Wake Forest.

Impact Thomas didn't see much action in this one as Jaydn Ott was back in action and the passing game led the way. However Thomas was able to find the endzone on one of his five carries.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win Thomas recorded seven carries for 33 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for negative six yards during Saturday's 44-7 victory versus Oregon State.

Impact With Jaydn Ott returning to action and a pile on victory, Thomas saw his game action diminished slightly however he still managed to find the endzone.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in loss to NCSU Thomas had nine carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all two targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 24-23 defeat versus North Carolina State.

Impact Thomas continues to roll with lead back Jaydn Ott sidelined. After going for 72 yards and a touchdown last week against Pitt, Thomas followed it up with another 70+ yards performance while tacking on two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in loss to Pitt Thomas notched 17 carries for 72 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 17-15 defeat to Pittsburgh.

Impact Without running back Jaydn Ott Thomas led the way again for the Golden Bears with a nice day adding a touchdown along the way.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher in win over SDSU Thomas tallied 17 carries for 169 yards and caught their only target for four yards during Saturday's 31-10 victory against San Diego State.

Impact With the absence of Jaydn Ott Thomas got the call to lead the way in the Cal backfield on Saturday. Thomas made the most of it as he averaged nearly 10 yards per carry and also found the end zone. Thomas was the clear number one option with out Ott as he out carried Kadarius Calloway 17 to nine.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher in win over Auburn Thomas notched eight rushes for 53 yards and one touchdown and caught 2 of 3 targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 21-14 win against Auburn.

Impact The Golden Bears split carries between four different running backs as lead man Jaydn Ott was returning from an injury. Thomas and Kadarius Calloway tied for second with eight carries on the day behind Ott with 10. Thomas was the only rusher of the three to get more than 2 yards per carry and also managed to find the end zone.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher in win over Auburn Thomas notched eight rushes for 53 yards and one touchdown and caught 2 of 3 targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 21-14 win against Auburn.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at UCLA Thomas (undisclosed) did not play during California's game Saturday at UCLA.

Impact California resorted to using Justin Williams-Thomas, Cade Uluave and Jeremiah Hunter as the team's running backs. As for Thomas, his next opportunity to play may be a bowl game sometime in December.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day vs UCLA California coach Justin Wilcox indicated Tuesday that Thomas (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day for Saturday's matchup against UCLA, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Thomas was back at practice Tuesday, which bodes well for his chances of suiting up. More news will surface regarding his availability as the week moves along. With running back Isaiah Ifanse (undisclosed) doubtful for this week, the freshman back could see his role increase if he is active.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No timetable for return Head coach Justin Wilcox indicated Tuesday that Thomas (undisclosed) has no clear timetable for his return fo the field, Rivals.com reports.

Impact After being carted off in last week's game against Oregon, Thomas is now set to miss the matchup versus Washington State. Although no timetable has been provided, the freshman running back will have a chance to suit up against Stanford on Nov 18.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released from hospital Thomas (undisclosed) was released from Sacred Heart Medical Center Riverbend in Eugene and is going home, according to California's team.

Impact An in-game injury forced Thomas to be carted off the Oregon field during California's game there Saturday. But considering he is out of the hospital and going home, there stands a good chance now that his availability status will be fine for Nov. 11 against Washington State.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cal player hospitalized after tackle leaves him motionless Cal running back Jaivian Thomas, a freshman from McClymonds High in Oakland, was taken off the field on a hardboard stretcher in the third q...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Cal freshman Jaivian Thomas carted off the field after injury at Autzen Stadium

California freshman running back Jaivian Thomas was carted off the filed in the third quarter of the Golden Bears’ game against No. 6 Oregon on Saturday

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Cal freshman Jaivian Thomas carted off the field after injury at Autzen Stadium

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