Mason Mini News, Rumors, Updates - California Golden Bears

Good start to 2026 Mini tallied four catches for 58 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 45-24 loss versus UCLA.

Impact Mini got off to a strong start in Week 1, immediately finding the end zone. He got a bigger opportunity with New Mexico transfer Dorian Thomas sidelined against the Bruins, but Mini proved to be a capable receiver in his own right. If Thomas remains sidelined, Mini should remain productive.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA opens Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 win over former Pac-12 rival California

Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta’Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Active in fall camp Mini (undisclosed) was seen participating in drills during California's fall camp.

Impact Mini was recovering from an undisclosed injury during the Golden Bears' spring practice period and is now back practicing for fall camp. The tight end was the starter last season but will now compete for snaps with transfer Dorian Thomas, who posted a massive year at New Mexico. Mini should still carve out a role in the passing game after recording a productive 2025 campaign with 35 receptions for 387 yards and four touchdowns.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Mini isn't taking part in spring practices, but he's progressing in his recovery, per Thomas Dunn of Write For Cal.

Impact Mini caught 35 passes for 387 yards and four scores last season. He's slated to be a big part of the passing game again, but he still needs to work his way back to full strength.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for spring ball Mini (undisclosed) is sidelined for spring ball, Write For California reports.

Impact Mini sidelined for spring ball puts into question whether or not California's spring game will include him. He has until Saturday to recover before the aforementioned matchup.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Mini (undisclosed) won't play in Wednesday's bowl game against Hawaii, Thomas Dunn of writeforcalifornia.com reports.

Impact Mini missed Cal's regular-season finale and will remain sidelined for the team's bowl game. The tight end will 2025 with 35 receptions for 387 yards and four touchdowns.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for regular-season finale Mini (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against SMU.

Impact Mini will miss the final game of the regular season, meaning the Golden Bears will have to rely on other options at TE, although Jeffrey Johnson (undisclosed) and Landon Morris (undisclosed) are both questionable. Mini ends the regular season with 35 catches for 387 yards and four touchdowns across 10 games.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid day in loss Mini reeled in 5 of 7 targets for 61 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 42-34 overtime defeat to Virginia Tech.

Impact Mini was once again a big factor in the Golden Bears' passing game. The tight end now has 32 catches for 348 yards and four touchdowns, and has yet to see fewer than four targets in a game this fall. Mini has quietly developed into a quality receiving threat at tight end after transferring from Idaho, and he'll look to keep it going in Week 10 against Virginia.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Best outing yet vs. BC Mini posted four receptions (on six targets) for 70 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-24 win versus Boston College.

Impact Mini's 70 yards were a season high, and he found the end zone once again, scoring for the third time this season. He's now scored a touchdown in every other game this year, but remains a steady part of the passing attack, averaging nearly six targets per game. He'll remain a factor for this passing game that only looks to be improving with true freshman sensation quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boston College allows late TD, falls 28-24 to California BOSTON (AP) — 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 e...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • BOSTONHERALD.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

Scores vs. Gophers Mini gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 24 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-14 win versus Minnesota.

Impact Mini now has two touchdown receptions through three games, along with 16 total targets. He's emerged as one of the top options in California's passing game, revitalized under true freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. Expect him to continue to be a big part of the Golden Bears' offense moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sagapolutele's 3 TD passes lead Cal to 27-14 win over Minnesota

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw three touchdown passes, leading California to a 27-14 victory over Minnesota

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Starts 2025 season strong Mini reeled in all four targets for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-15 victory against Oregon State.

Impact Mini and his fellow tight end Landon Morris both caught touchdowns in California's opener. Mini, an Idaho transfer, was expected to lead the Golden Bears' tight end room and that transpired in Week 1. What's even more exciting, however, is that true freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele looked like a star in the making, which can only bode well for Mini's output this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sagapolutele throws for 3 touchdowns and California downs Oregon State 34-15

Freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele debuted at quarterback for California and threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-15 victory over Oregon State

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Listed in starting role Mini is listed as the starting tight end for the Week 1 matchup against Oregon State on Saturday.

Impact Mini flipped his commitment from Michigan State to California during the offseason, and it seems he has turned enough heads in camp to be listed in a starting nod. It remains to be seen if that projected No. 1 role translates to a prominent role in the offensive scheme, though. Mini recorded five catches for 61 yards across five games with Idaho in 2024.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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