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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, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores twice in loss Raphael logged 18 carries for 67 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 45-21 defeat versus Duke.

Impact Raphael found the end zone twice for his third and fourth touchdowns of the season, but his effort was futile as the Golden Bears got pummeled by Duke. The tailback remains a workhorse, however, as he's received double-digit touches in every game and averages 15.5 carries per game. No matter the result for California, Raphael figures to be right there in the offensive mix week in and week out.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 yards in victory Raphael recorded 25 carries for 119 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for three yards during Saturday's 28-24 victory against Boston College.

Impact Raphael notched his second 100-yard outing of the season as California got back on track in a win over Boston College. He saw a season-high 25 carries and also found the end zone for the second time this fall. Raphael's carries have fluctuated pretty significantly this season, but when California makes a concerted effort to get him the ball he's produced. He's risky to trust on a weekly basis, but he's clealy the top back in this backfield at the very least.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Silenced vs. Aztecs Raphael had 11 rushes for 27 yards during Saturday's 34-0 loss against San Diego State.

Impact California mustered just 65 total rushing yards against San Diego State in a shocking and utter meltdown against an inferior opponent. Unsurprisingly, Raphael's rushing output suffered as a result. He did lead the Golden Bears in carries with 11, but on a day in which nothing went right for the offense, he wasn't able to muster a respectable output. California and Raphael will look to flush this game and bounce back against Boston College in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Silenced vs. Aztecs Raphael had 11 rushes for 27 yards during Saturday's 34-0 loss against San Diego State.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contained in win Raphael accrued 13 carries for 42 yards and hauled in 1 of 4 targets for six yards during Saturday's 27-14 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Raphael ran for 131 yards in Week 2 against Texas Southern, but was largely contained against Minnesota's defense. The tailback has been boom-or-bust early in 2025, but a good opportunity awaits next week against an overmatched opponent in San Diego State.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contained in win Raphael accrued 13 carries for 42 yards and hauled in 1 of 4 targets for six yards during Saturday's 27-14 victory over Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild vs. Texas Southern Raphael totaled 18 rushes for 131 yards and one touchdown and caught 2 of 3 targets for three yards during Saturday's 35-3 victory versus Texas Southern.

Impact Raphael only got nine carries in the Golden Bears' opener, but he was by far and away the leading rusher in a blowout win. Brandon High was also involved on the ground, but he only tallied five yards on five carries. Raphael could be pushing for the lead back role early in his California tenure.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

California rolls past Texas Southern 35-3 behind Raphael's big day

Kendrick Raphael ran for a career-high 131 yards and a touchdown, and California beat Texas Southern 35-3 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Competing for carries Raphael is competing for carries in a two-back rotation this fall, Jake Curtis of SI.com reports.

Impact Raphael will have the chance to be a major contributor in Cal's backfield ahead of his junior year after transferring in from NCSU this offseason. The 5-foot-11 ball carrier will compete with Brandon High and LJ Johnson to be in the rotation.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play for Cal Raphael has committed to Cal for the 2025 season, according to his X account.

Impact Raphael heads to Cal after spending two seasons at NC State. The 5-foot-11 running back ran for 425 yards and three touchdowns for the Wolfpack in 2024 and should compete for steady touches in the Golden Bears' backfield.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Raphael plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Raphael will enter the portal following two seasons with North Carolina State. The 5-foot-11 running back ran for 425 yards and three touchdowns for the Wolfpack in 2024. He will retain two years of eligibility at his next destination.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 78 yards Raphael recorded nine carries for 78 yards during Thursday's 30-29 loss against Georgia Tech.

Impact Raphael was the top ball-carrier in terms of carries, but Hollywood Smothers out-gained him in yards. Still, both backs figure to remain featured next week against the Tar Heels in the final game of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Raphael carried the ball two times for six yards and caught his only target for a loss of one yard during Saturday's loss to Duke.

Impact Raphael had missed the team's Week 10 win over Stanford but managed to return versus the Blue Devils. he will look to build on this performance and see increased usage in two weeks versus Georgia Tech following the team's upcoming bye.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed and warming up Raphael (undisclosed) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Duke, Noah Fleischman of On3Sports reports.

Impact Raphael missed last week's win versus Stanford due to an undisclosed injury and now has a chance to make his return. Although the fact that he's warming up is a good sign, it does not guarantee his availability. The sophomore has rushed 54 times for 287 yards and three touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Stanford Raphael (undisclosed) is unavailable against Stanford, Noah Fleischman of On3Sports reports.

Impact Raphael is set to miss his first game of the season. The sophomore tailback has 54 carries for 284 yards and three scores this fall. Hollywood Smothers should assume the No. 2 running back role for the Wolfpack.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

90 yards in defeat Raphael recorded 10 carries for 90 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-35 defeat against Clemson.

Impact Raphael managed to log a season high in carries amidst a blowout loss at the hands of the Tigers. The No. 2 tailback has now scored a touchdown in back-to-back games, and while Jordan Waters and Hollywood Smothers remain in the NC State backfield, the true sophomore could see his carries increase within this committee if he stays hot.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 63 yards Raphael had nine rushes for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 30-20 victory over Louisiana Tech.

Impact Raphael led the way for the Wolfpack on the ground with 63 rushing yards. It wasn't a particularly explosive day for the North Carolina State offense, but the RB2 was easily the most productive runner despite getting out-carried by starter Jordan Waters. His carries have increased every week this season, and if he can continue to make the most of them - finding the end zone also helps - he could turn this into a committee backfield.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Backup role in Week 1 Raphael posted three rushes for 24 yards and caught all two targets for negative one yard during Thursday's 38-21 win over Western Carolina.

Impact Raphael was limited to three carries, as the top halfback Jordan Waters dominated the backfield share with 20. Considering this was a game against a clearly inferior opponent and Jordan Waters still took the majority of the reps, it seems as though this backfield won't be much of a committee. Raphael will get his touches here and there, but this is Waters' backfield until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win Raphael accrued three rushes for 41 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-6 win against Miami (FL).

Impact Raphael didn't see much action but cashed in when it mattered as he found the end zone on one of his three carries.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

California rolls past Texas Southern 35-3 behind Raphael's big day