California Golden Bears
76
76
OFF
76
DEF
Average
Matchup
ACC7-6 (2025)#56 Recruiting58% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 3
    80
    Jaron-Keawe SagapoluteleSO
    Starter
  2. 11
    70
    Jackson BrousseauRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    59
    EJ CaminongRS SO
RB
  1. 24
    83
    Adam MohammedJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 20
    73
    Ashten EmoryRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 1
    63
    Carter VargasRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 9
    83
    Ian StrongSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    67
    Jordan KingRS SR
  3. 6
    49
    Kyion GrayesRS SR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 7
    84
    Chase HendricksSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 15
    63
    Mark HamperRS JR/TR
  3. 19
    63
    Trevor RogersRS SO
SLOT
  1. 10
    67
    Cooper PerrySO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    66
    QuaRon AdamsRS SR/TR
  3. 82
    55
    Cole BosciaRS SR/TR
TE
  1. 0
    83
    Dorian ThomasRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 85
    71
    Mason MiniRS JR/TR
  3. 8
    57
    Rico WalkerSR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 75
    71
    Jacob AropRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 54
    65
    Frederick Williams IIIRS JR
LG
  1. 56
    64
    Tyson RuffinsRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 51
    64
    Kahlee TafaiRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 76
    64
    Bastian SwinneyRS SR
    Starter
  2. 78
    58
    Lamar RobinsonRS SR/TR
RG
  1. 71
    71
    Sioape VatikaniRS SR
    Starter
  2. 58
    71
    Ashton RiveraRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 77
    81
    Jimothy Lewis Jr.RS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 70
    72
    Mykeal RabessRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #71 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -3.2 → -2.8 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 73rd percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #56 national

16%

Returning production: 58%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

33 adds in two-deep · avg 73 OVR · top add: C. Hendricks (WR, 84, from Ohio)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach CaliforniaTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for California?

California Golden Bears starting lineup

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the projected starting quarterback for California as of August 17, 2026. Jackson Brousseau is listed second.

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

The full California Golden Bears two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele · QBAdam Mohammed · RBIan Strong · WR-XDorian Thomas · TE

Common questions

Who is California's starting quarterback?
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the projected starting quarterback for California as of August 17, 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 Jordan King listed second.
Who starts at tight end for California?
Dorian Thomas is the projected starter at tight end for California, with Mason Mini 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 August 17, 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).