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How long will a quarterback stay? A college football transfer portal conundrum

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BERKELEY, Calif. -- Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is a college football conundrum.

His debut for the Golden Bears in August defied traditional expectations for a true freshman. He was composed. He was accurate. He showcased his big arm and the physical attributes -- at 6-foot-3, 225 pounds -- that made him one of the most coveted high school quarterbacks in the 2025 class. For anyone who remembered Jared Goff's debut in Berkeley over a decade earlier, the feeling was familiar.