Top QB Prospect Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele Transfers Back to Cal After Brief Oregon Stint

The highly-rated quarterback re-joins the Golden Bears, citing better early playing opportunities and development prospects.

Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele, a 4-star quarterback and top prospect from Hawaii, has returned to Cal through the transfer portal after briefly enrolling at Oregon.
Sagapolutele initially committed to Cal in July 2024 but flipped to Oregon in December before deciding to transfer back after assessing Oregon's crowded quarterback depth chart.
The quarterback emphasized his desire for early playing opportunities and development, which he believes are more achievable at Cal after their 2024 starter, Fernando Mendoza, transferred to Indiana.
Sagapolutele had an exceptional high school career, throwing for over 10,000 yards and setting records in Hawaii, earning him a 5-star rating from On3 following a stellar senior season.
His return to Cal is seen as a major win for the Golden Bears' recruiting efforts, as Sagapolutele is poised to compete for the starting quarterback position in 2025.