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Cal football program under Tosh Lupoi

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At ~~the~~ ACC Media Day in July, first‑year Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi said the Bears had made progress but were “pleased but absolutely not satisfied,” ~~pointing to the impact of~~ citing recent transfers and a recruiting class ranked ~~among~~ in the nation’s top‑25. He highlighted the team’s hunger, the ~~upcoming~~ season‑opening game against UCLA, and the schedule ahead. By early August, Lupoi announced a strategic shift toward high‑school recruiting and away from relying on the transfer portal. The 2027 class moved into the top‑20 rankings, with ~~notable~~ signings such as junior‑college standout Alius Mayo and ~~the decision of~~ quarterback Jaron‑Keawe Sagapolutele committing to ~~stay for~~ a second season. While transfers were used in 2026 to fill immediate needs, Lupoi said they would no longer be a regular practice, aiming to build a stable, multi‑year talent ~~pipeline~~ pipeline. In early August, the program held its first fall camp for the 2026 season. Lupoi reshaped the staff and ~~strengthen long‑term competitiveness.~~ added more than 30 players via the transfer portal, while continuing to assemble a high‑school recruiting class for the future. The 12‑game schedule opens at home against UCLA on Sept. 5. Returning sophomore quarterback Jaron‑Keawe Sagapolutele was highlighted as a key leader, with Lupoi praising his character and on‑field growth. The revamped roster also features new transfers at wide receiver, running back and tight end, as the Bears seek to improve on a decade that produced only one winning season.

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