Despite continuing his duties as Oregon’s defensive coordinator, Tosh Lupoi receives positive news for his next gig. The new Cal HC agreed to a five-year deal with the Bears, but is juggling two duties. Fortunately, this has not backfired.

California receives a massive update on its freshman QB status. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who was speculated to enter the transfer portal, targeting Oregon, changed his mind after the announcement of the new coach. ESPN insider Pete Thamel provides key details of the Cal QB decision.

“Cal star true freshman QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has committed to return to Cal,” ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on X.”He’s a former 5-star recruit who won the starting job as a true freshman in the opener, joining only Jared Goff to do that at the school.”

A longtime Cal commit, Sagapolutele ultimately flipped to Oregon on national signing day last year. However, just weeks later, he opted to enter the transfer portal. Now he has finally landed in Berkeley. Jaron-Keawe is an elite QB recruit in Cal’s 2025 class. He was always in demand as a true freshman, the 6-foot-3 played a stellar passing game, throwing 3,117 yards and 17 touchdowns, and also rushed for 3 touchdowns. He played a big role in leading the Golden Bears to a decent finish with a 7-5 record, despite mid-season coaching changes.

However, the move to fire Justin Wilcox and the start of a new era at Cal left most of the fans concerned about the Hawaiian left-hander’s future. There was a big-time speculation that he would be entering the transfer portal, with Oregon being his top target. Before coming to Cal, he was originally committed to Oregon and got enrolled with the Ducks, but a week later, he entered the transfer portal and joined the Golden Bears.

A similar kind of transfer was expected this time, but California hiring Oregon’s DC Tosh Lupoi as the new head coach changed his mind, to stay committed to the Golden Bears. Confirming the report, Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, on Saturday morning, met his new head coach and confirmed his stay.

“God is Good,” Jaron-Keawe Sagopolutele wrote on X, sharing a picture and his honest thoughts. “Mahalo to #CoachLup for coming to visit me and my family in HI. I believe in Cal and what this football program is capable of. #ComeToCal #GoBears #SmartAndTough”

It’s a big win for California and Tosh Lopoi, locking in key players of the locker room for the foreseeable future. While Cal gets their future locked, Oregon is trying to do the same with its defensive coordinator.

Tosh Lupoi returns to Oregon for the Playoffs

Despite being hired as Cal’s next head coach, Tosh Lupoi is all set to return to Eugene to finish what he started. As Oregon enters the playoffs as the No. 5-ranked team, Lupoi confirms that he will join Dan Lanning to prepare the Ducks for the playoffs.

“Over my dead body would I be walking out on the young men in this organization, if given the choice,” Lupoi said. “And so I’m gonna finish what we’ve started there.

“Ultimately, having this opportunity to go coach in the playoffs, yet again, is gonna be one of the most driving forces for us in our success. Every waking second of my life will be devoted to the success of this organization…
So, I’m gonna have my duties, just as if I was representing this program and if I was leaving.”

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Lupoi plans to return to Eugene to game plan for the playoffs while simultaneously building his staff with the Bears. Additionally, he said that he had already interviewed three candidates for positions on his staff. However, Lupoi made it very clear that the Ducks in the playoffs will remain his priority.

As of the current projection, Oregon ranked No.5, is expected to host the first round CFP game at Autzen Stadium. They’re likely to play the No. 20 Tulane Green Wave. However, the official confirmation of the 12-team CFP bracket will be announced on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 9 am PT, after the conference championship games come to an end.