Two-deep

California

vs Wake Forest · Sat Oct 17 · 10:30 PM ET · ESPN2

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Starters

  1. QBJaron-Keawe Sagapolutele
  2. RBAdam Mohammed
  3. WRIan Strong
  4. TEMason Mini
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 3
    78
    Jaron-Keawe SagapoluteleSO
    Starter
  2. 11
    70
    Jackson BrousseauRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    57
    EJ CaminongRS SO
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RB
  1. 24
    81
    Adam MohammedJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 20
    72
    Ashten EmoryRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 25
    53
    Anthony LeagueRS FR
WR-X
  1. 9
    82
    Ian StrongSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    54
    Kyion GrayesRS SR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 7
    82
    Chase HendricksSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 15
    62
    Mark HamperRS JR/TR
SLOT
  1. 10
    65
    Cooper PerrySO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    65
    Jordan KingRS SR
  3. 5
    59
    QuaRon AdamsRS SR/TR
TE
  1. 85
    75
    Mason MiniRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 22
    57
    Taimane PurcellFR
  3. 0
    57
    Dorian ThomasRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 54
    69
    Frederick Williams IIIRS JR
    Starter
  2. 75
    64
    Jacob AropRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 56
    63
    Tyson RuffinsRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 51
    63
    Kahlee TafaiRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 76
    63
    Bastian SwinneyRS SR
    Starter
  2. 58
    63
    Ashton RiveraRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 71
    69
    Sioape VatikaniRS SR
    Starter
RT
  1. 77
    80
    Jimothy Lewis Jr.RS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 74
    63
    Michael KlisiewiczRS FR
  3. 70
    63
    Mykeal RabessRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

California Golden Bears plays Wake Forest at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 10:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachTosh Lupoi1st season
Offensive CoordinatorMichael Hutchings
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
26.7
Yards/G
397.2
Pass Yds/G
304.3
Rush Yds/G
92.8
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
37.08%
Total TD
19
Sacks
14
TFL
27
INT
7
Team Analysis
WHY #72 IN WS POWER
Results this season-5.0 pts

Lost to UCLA Bruins, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

2025 SP+: -3.4

85%

Roster talent: 76th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #56 national

6%

Returning production: 58%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −5.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

29 adds in two-deep · avg 74 OVR · top add: R. Fletcher (CB, 85, from Ole Miss)

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California Starting Quarterback

California Golden Bears starting lineup

California starting lineup: QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, RB Adam Mohammed, WR-X Ian Strong, TE Mason Mini. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the projected starting quarterback for California as of October 15, 2026. Jackson Brousseau is listed second.

California also projects Adam Mohammed at running back, Ian Strong at wide receiver and Mason Mini at tight end.

The full California Golden Bears two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele · QBAdam Mohammed · RBIan Strong · WR-XMason Mini · TE

Common questions

Who is California's starting quarterback?
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the projected starting quarterback for California as of October 15, 2026. Jackson Brousseau is listed second.
Who starts at running back for California?
Adam Mohammed is the projected starter at running back for California, with Ashten Emory listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for California?
Ian Strong is the projected starter at wide receiver for California, with Kyion Grayes listed second.
Who starts at tight end for California?
Mason Mini is the projected starter at tight end for California, with Taimane Purcell listed second.
When was the California Golden Bears depth chart last updated?
The California Golden Bears depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was California's record last season?
California Golden Bears finished 7-6 (4-4 in ACC play).
When does California Golden Bears play next?
California Golden Bears plays Wake Forest at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 10:30 PM ET.

Full California roster

Every player on the California Golden Bears depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Ian Strong, Kyion Grayes

WR: Chase Hendricks, Mark Hamper

WR: Cooper Perry, Jordan King, QuaRon Adams

LT: Frederick Williams III, Jacob Arop

LG: Tyson Ruffins, Kahlee Tafai

C: Bastian Swinney, Ashton Rivera

RG: Sioape Vatikani

RT: Jimothy Lewis Jr., Michael Klisiewicz, Mykeal Rabess

TE: Mason Mini, Taimane Purcell, Dorian Thomas

QB: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Jackson Brousseau, EJ Caminong

RB: Adam Mohammed, Ashten Emory, Anthony League, Carson Perry-Smith

Defense

DE: Jayden Wayne, Joshua Pierce

NT: Jericho Johnson, Jayden Williams, Stanley Saole-McKenzie

DT: Derek Wilkins, Ashun Shepphard, Michael-Anthony Okwura

EDGE: Solomon Williams, Odera Okaka, Emmanuel Okoye

WLB: JD McKinley, Tristan Jernigan, AJ Tuitele

MLB: Kamar Mothudi, Aaron Hampton

CB: Daniel Harris, Jae'on Young, Marquis Groves-Killebrew

SS: Kingston Lopa, Isaiah Crosby

FS: Michael Hurst Jr., Aiden Manutai, Jordan Sanford

CB: Ricky Fletcher, Khamani Hudson

NB: Cam Sidney, Quimari Shemwell, Jasiah Wagoner

RES: Carter Vargas, Nate Burrell, Lamar Robinson, Frank Fanua Jr.

Special Teams

PT: Angus Davies, Erik Peters

PK: Chase Meyer, Towns McGough

KO: Towns McGough, Chase Meyer

LS: David Bird, Jordan Franke, Ewan Arechaederra

H: Angus Davies, Erik Peters

PR: Chase Hendricks, QuaRon Adams

KR: Adam Mohammed