Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, California Football News: Draft Scout Player News

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11/08/25 - QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Fr/2029, California, (DS#6 QB)

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jacob De Jesus in overtime and California beat No. 14 Louisville 29-26 on Saturday night for its first victory over a ranked team in its last 15 attempts. The Golden Bears (6-4, 3-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) elected to go for the win on fourth down and succeeded as Sagapolutele rolled left and hit De Jesus just across the goal line to end a slugfest featuring four ties in regulation. Cal went on defense after winning the toss and held the Cardinals to Cooper Ranvier's 49-yard field goal. Sagapolutele completed 30 of 47 passes for 323 yards and two touchdowns to help the Bears halt a two-game slide and become bowl eligible for the third consecutive season. They outgained Louisville 427-351, including 350-203 through the air, for their first win over a ranked opponent since beating Oregon on Dec. 5, 2020.

De Jesus, a UNLV transfer, had career highs of 16 receptions and 158 yards. Cal's defensive stand in OT was a continuation from regulation as it limited Louisville's high-octane attack through the air. Cornerback Hezekiah Masses recorded the game's only turnover with a third-quarter interception - his fifth this season - to set up Chase Meyer's 45-yard field goal for a 20-13 lead. "I mean a lot of guys (were) down," Cal coach Justin Wilcox said of an injury-riddled defense missing six starters from the beginning of the season. "I'm just proud of the guys that came in there and fought. The DBs made some key plays in the game. Those corners were getting competitive, making tackles, obviously they had the big pick. We were plus one in the turnover margin, which was big." Miller Moss was 20 of 38 for 203 yards and rushed for a touchdown for Louisville (7-2, 4-2, No. 15 CFP) which had won three straight since an overtime home loss to Virginia. Keyjaun Brown ran for 136 yards on 14 carries, and Duke Watson rushed for a score. Ranvier kicked two 49-yard field goals and made two others from 39 and 30 yards. The Cardinals missed a chance to gain an edge after entering the game as one of five one-loss ACC teams hoping to get to the conference championship. - Cal/AP College Football

(DS#6 QB) Fr/2029