Cals new head coach Tosh Lupoi secures his sixth transfer portal commitment, landing Dorian Thomas, a first-team All-Mountain West tight end from New Mexico. Thomas, a redshirt sophomore, had an impressive season with fifty-six receptions for five hundred sixty yards and four touchdowns, ranking him third nationally among tight ends in receptions and first from Group of Five schools. He joins Mason Mini, whos returning after thirty-five receptions for three hundred eighty-seven yards and four touchdowns, forming a strong one-two punch at tight end. Cals receiving group is bolstered by the addition of highly touted wide receiver Ian Strong from Rutgers. The Bears are building a solid roster for a promising rebuild with key additions like running back Adam Mohammed from Washington and defensive end Solomon Williams from Texas A & M.

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Cal Football Faces More Departures: Long Snapper Rino Monteforte Joins Transfer PortalCal football is experiencing further roster turmoil as long snapper Rino Monteforte enters the transfer portal. Monteforte, a redshirt junior from Notre Dame, is leaving the Bears after just one season, following a series of departures that include six offensive linemen and the teams top inside and outside linebackers. With one year of eligibility remaining and a no-contact tag, Monteforte is likely to have his next destination secured. Cal still has two other long snappers on the roster, Jordan Franke and Ewan Arechederra. The Bears have lost a total of twenty-seven players to the portal, but new coach Tosh Lupoi has signed five fresh faces in the past three days. Lupoi, currently Oregons defensive coordinator, will join the Bears full-time once his teams playoff run ends.

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Cals coaching staff is getting a boost with Pat McCann joining as the passing game coordinator. McCann, who previously served as offensive coordinator at Fresno State, will work alongside new offensive coordinator Jordan Somerville to enhance Cals aerial attack. His hire, along with Nick Rolovichs potential signing, signals a promising rebuild for the Golden Bears.

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Cals football team gets a significant boost with the addition of Washington transfer Adam Mohammed, a sophomore running back who rushed for 523 yards and 5 touchdowns last season. Mohammed, a 62, 220-pound powerhouse, is expected to replace Kendrick Raphael, Cals 2025 starter who transferred. With two years of eligibility left, Mohammed joins four other transfer commits, including Rutgers wide receiver Ian Strong and Texas A&M edge rusher Solomon Williams. Fans are excited about Mohammeds late-season surge, where he topped 100 yards twice against UCLA and Oregon. Mohammed also caught 17 passes for 138 yards in 2024. From Glendale, Arizona, Mohammed rushed for 2,147 yards as a senior in high school. With the transfer portal open until January 15th, Cal continues to build momentum under new head coach Tosh Lupoi, positioning the backfield for a strong rebound in the 2026 season.

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Ike Hilliard, former Atlanta Falcons wide receivers coach, joins California Golden Bears as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. Hilliard, known for sparking big seasons from Falcons receivers, will work under new head coach Tosh Lupoi and Jordan Somerville. He brings twelve years of NFL experience and a college stint at Auburn. Expect Hilliard to bring a fresh direction to the Golden Bears offense this fall.

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Adam Mohammed, a promising running back from Washington, has transferred to California via the NCAA Transfer Portal. As a Husky, he showcased his skills, rushing for 523 yards and 5 TDs in 2021, and 193 yards in 2020. Ranked 82nd overall and 5th among RBs in On3s Transfer Portal rankings, Mohammed chose California over Texas A&M and Virginia to join the Tosh Lupoi era. Lupoi, a California alum and former Bears defensive line player, aims to revive the program with a focus on competition and academics.

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Luke Ferrelli, Cals standout linebacker, has transferred to Clemson, where hell join coach Dabo Swinney. Ferrelli had a breakout season with ninety-one tackles and a crucial interception against Boston College. Meanwhile, Cals Jake Houseworth entered the transfer portal, but Mason Mini, Ben Marshall, and Jack Olyphant remain with the Bears.

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Jordan Spasojevic-Moko, Cals starting left guard, enters transfer portal after three seasons, leaving his eligibility uncertain. The Australian former rugby player, once a top junior college prospect, is seeking his next stop. Cals new head coach, Tosh Lupoi, is actively recruiting amidst a tough rebuild on the offensive line.

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Cal Football Lands Big Transfer: Oregons Kingston Lopa Joins BearsCal football secures its fourth transfer commitment of the offseason, landing Oregon redshirt freshman defensive back Kingston Lopa. The six-foot-four, one hundred ninety-five pound safety from Sacramento, a four-star recruit, notched thirteen tackles, one sack, and defended one pass over thirteen games as a backup for the Ducks this season. Lopa, who initially committed to Arizona before flipping to Oregon, is now returning to California. The Bears have also snagged Texas A&M defensive end Solomon Williams, South Dakota offensive lineman Jacob Arop, and Rutgers wide receiver Ian Strong. Recruiting analysts praise Lopas versatility, with the potential to play safety, outside linebacker, or edge rusher. New Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi, who served as Oregons defensive coordinator, likely played a role in Lopas decision. With the transfer portal closing January fifteenth, Cals staff is working to build around these new talents, setting the stage for a revamped defense in twenty twenty-six.

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Tosh Lupoi scores a major transfer portal victory as Cals new head coach, convincing former Oregon Ducks safety Kingston Lopa to join the Golden Bears. Lopa, a six-foot-five, 200-pound redshirt, brings three years of eligibility and ranks as the number six safety and 109th overall player in the portal. Hes a Sacramento native heading back home for a fresh start, following Oregon teammates Jahlil Florence and Dakoda Fields who also left via the portal.

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