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Cals football team is making a splash in the transfer portal, ranking 12th nationally and 1st in the ACC for incoming transfers. Theyve secured key talent on both offense and defense, including running backs Adam Mohammed, Ashten Emory, and Carter Vargas, wide receivers Ian Strong and Chase Hendricks, and tight end Dorian Thomas. Defensively, theyve added linebacker Tristan Jernigan and defensive end Solomon Williams, along with several linemen and defensive backs. Despite losing some players like Luke Ferrelli, Kendrick Raphael, and Devin Brown, the net gain looks promising. Positive news includes Nate Burrell and Cam Sidney returning, along with Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Jayden Wayne. With portal moves still unfolding, Cal is well-positioned for a rebound under their coaching staff.

Cam Sidney, Cals defensive back, withdraws from transfer portal, committing to another season with the Bears. Sidney had a standout year in 2025, starting eight games and racking up impressive stats. He joins Nate Burrell, who also reversed his transfer decision. Cal faces defensive losses but has already secured two new defensive backs from the portal. With the portal open until January 15th, expect more moves as Cal prepares for next season under new head coach Tosh Lupoi.

Urban Meyer praises Cals new coach, Tosh Lupoi, ranking him third among new head coaches set to make a significant impact. Known for his relentless recruiting and tough coaching style, Lupoi is expected to elevate Cals defense. Despite his lack of head coaching experience, Meyer believes Lupoi can transform the Bears into a national contender, drawing parallels to Jeff Tedfords successful tenure at Cal.

Cals Wide Receivers Room Gains a Boost: Noah Jennings Commits The University of California, Berkeleys wide receivers room received a significant upgrade with the commitment of Cincinnati transfer Noah Jennings. The 61, 190-pound junior, who had 23 catches for 323 yards this past season, flipped his commitment from Minnesota after initially choosing the Golden Gophers. Jennings brings valuable experience, having played his first two college seasons at Charleston Southern, where he recorded 72 receptions for 885 yards and 4 touchdowns. At Cincinnati, he caught at least one pass in all 11 games he played, with a high of 3 grabs for 63 yards against Oklahoma State. His reliable hands will help fill the void left by Jaiven Plummer, who transferred after 2 catches for 86 yards and a touchdown in 13 games. This move comes as part of a flurry of transfers for Cal, with Jennings being the third wide receiver to commit in recent days. New head coach Tosh Lupoi is actively building the Bears roster, and with the transfer portal open until January 15th, more commitments could be on the way.

Cal football secures fourth transfer portal signee, Ashun Sheppard, a defensive lineman from Mississippi State. Sheppard, a six-foot-three, 295-pound standout, has one year of eligibility left and played in two games for the Bulldogs, recording four tackles. He entered the portal after two seasons at Mississippi State and shone at East Mississippi Community College. Cal now has fifteen transfer additions, building depth for the upcoming season in the ACC.

Texas A&M linebacker Tristan Jernigan joins Cal via transfer portal, bringing three years of eligibility. Despite limited action with Aggies, he showcases potential with 11 tackles as freshman and high school accolades. Jernigan, a four-star recruit, is the second Aggie to join Bears this week, bolstering linebacker room for next season.

Justin Beadles, a six-foot-five, two-hundred-seventy-pound edge rusher, joins Cal Bears from Louisville. With experience at Virginia Tech, Houston, and New Mexico State, Beadles brings valuable skills to the Bears defense. Hes the third transfer commitment this weekend, joining linebacker Tristan Jernigan and offensive lineman Jimothy Lewis Junior. Beadles, a former recruit of powerhouses like Oregon, Alabama, and Georgia, is set to pair up with Solomon Williams on the edge. With the transfer portal open until January fifteenth, Cal is building momentum fast under new head coach Tosh Lupoi.