Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele News, Rumors, Updates - California Golden Bears

Former teammates will square off as coaches for Hawaii and Cal in the Hawaii Bowl

A pair of former college teammates will face off when Hawaii takes on California in the Hawaii Bowl

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

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 • Associated Press

Cal's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele makes transfer portal decision after JKS freshman season | Sporting News The Golden Bears have gotten the news.

DECEMBER 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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 • 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 • Associated Press

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 • 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 • Associated Press

Blowout loss to Stanford in Big Game led to Cal's decision to fire Justin Wilcox

Cal has fired football coach Justin Wilcox after a disappointing loss to Stanford

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Rushing touchdown in loss Sagapolutele was 33-for-49 passing for 269 yards during Saturday's 31-10 defeat versus Stanford. He also had nine rushes for -24 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Sagapolutele's 49 attempts were a career high, but the true freshman gunslinger couldn't get the Golden Bears' offense consistently humming as Cal dropped a brutal game to Stanford that ultimately got head coach Justin Wilcox fired. Sagapolutele will look to close out the season on a high note against SMU in Week 14, and then he must decide whether to stay in Berkeley under a new regime or go make millions in the transfer portal.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cal fires coach Justin Wilcox after lopsided loss to Stanford in Big Game

California has fired coach Justin Wilcox after a lopsided loss to Stanford in the Big Game

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Star freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele leads Cal into Big Game against Stanford

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is set to lead Cal against Stanford on Saturday

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the 247Sports True Freshman of the Week after Cal's walk-off OT win at Louisville For the second time in college football's 2025 season, Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the 247Sports True Freshman of the Week.

NOVEMBER 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Career day in upset win Sagapolutele was 30-for-47 passing for 323 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 29-26 overtime win versus Louisville.

Impact Sagapolutele was coming off a rough two-interception performance against Virginia, but the true freshman bounced back in a big way as the Golden Bears knocked off ranked Louisville for a huge win. His 323 passing yards were the most of his young career, and he took care of the football while operating with solid efficiency (63.8 percent completion). Sagapolutele will look to keep the good times rolling versus Stanford after a bye in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele lifts Cal over No. 14 Louisville in overtime | Sporting News The Bears were golden on Saturday night against the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Growing pains persist vs. UVA Sagapolutele was 19-for-30 passing for 213 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 31-21 defeat versus Virginia. He also had seven rushes for -42 yards.

Impact Sagapolutele was facing a feisty Virginia team, but the quarterback continued to display warts attributable to a true freshman. He completed 63.3 percent of his passes and was still rather efficient in that regard, but his two interceptions sank the Golden Bears. His touchdown-to-interception ratio now stands at 11-to-9 on the season. Sagapolutele is still indisputably the future for California, but he remains too raw to topple the ACC's top programs.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

No. 15 Virginia beats California 31-21 for 7th straight win

J’Mari Taylor rushed for two touchdowns and No. 15 Virginia extended its winning streak to seven straight games for the first time since 2007 by beating California 31-21

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Bounce-back effort not enough Sagapolutele completed 24 of 39 passes for 286 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 42-34 overtime loss to Virginia Tech.

Impact It was a nice rebound performance from Sagapolutele, who was largely inefficient in the Golden Bears' win over North Carolina. Against the Hokies, he flipped that script by completing 61.5 percent of his passes on 7.3 yards per attempt, but his improved play through the air wasn't enough to get it done and beat Virginia Tech. Sagapolutele has now taken care of the football for two straight games and continues to develop before our eyes, but the stat-sheet-stuffing performances aren't there on a consistent basis quite yet.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kyron Drones leads Virginia Tech over California 42-34 in double OT

Kyron Drones threw a touchdown pass in the second overtime before running for the two-point conversion and Virginia rallied last in a 42-34 victory over California

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Iffy day enough for win Sagapolutele completed 21 of 39 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 21-18 victory versus North Carolina. He also had five rushes for negative eight yards with on...

Impact Sagapolutele's efficiency dipped against the Tar Heels' defense, as he complete just 53.8 percent of his passes. Still, after a three-interception outing against Duke the week prior, it was vital for the true freshman to bounce back by taking care of the football, and he did exactly that. And while he hasn't been much of a threat running the football, he scored his second rushing touchdown of the year against UNC. Sagapolutele still has yet to throw for less than 200 yards and next, he'll get to face a suspect Virginia Tech defense.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brent Austin's goal-line heroics secure California's 21-18 win over Belichick and North Carolina

Brent Austin forces a fumble at the goal line and recovers it in the end zone, securing California's 21-18 victory over North Carolina on Friday night

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Harassed by Duke defense in loss Sagapolutele completed 20 of 31 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 45-21 loss to Duke. He also had eight rushes for -40 yards.

Impact Sagapolutele threw three picks, which is the biggest thing that jumps out to you about his stat-line. Still, it's worth noting the true freshman was under duress all day, absorbing six sacks from the Blue Devils' front; he didn't get much help from his blockers up front or the rest of his offense. It was the gunslinger's most forgettable day yet, but he has an excellent chance to bounce back in Week 8 following a bye, as the Golden Bears are set to host Bill Belichick and the hapless Tar Heels.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back vs. BC Sagapolutele was 22-for-34 passing for 254 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 28-24 victory against Boston College.

Impact Sagapolutele struggled in California's shocking blowout loss to San Diego State in Week 4, but the true freshman sensation bounced back with a solid performance in a win over Boston College. After his efficiency took a concerning dip against the Aztecs, he addressed that issue by completing 64.7 percent of his passes. Through five games, the gunslinger has tossed for 1,234 yards with nine total touchdowns. Next up, the Golden Bears host Duke in Week 6.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele throws late TD and Luke Ferrelli picked off a pass, lifting Cal past BC

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele hit tight end Mason Mini on 51-yard TD with 1:30 to play and Luke Ferrelli picked off a pass in the end zone with 15 seconds left, sending California to a...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Struggles as Cal torched by SDSU Sagapolutele was 17-for-38 passing for 208 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 34-0 loss versus San Diego State.

Impact Sagapolutele hasn't looked much like a true freshman so far this season, but he certainly did in California's 34-0 meltdown against San Diego State. He tossed his second and third interceptions on the year while completing a season-low 44.7 percent of his passes. Nothing went right for the Golden Bears in an ugly loss, and their freshman quarterback's performance was a microcosm of that. Sagapolutele will look to bounce back in Week 6 against Boston College.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE