CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele debuted at quarterback for California and threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-15 victory over Oregon State on Saturday night.

Sagapolutele, who originally enrolled at Oregon but transferred to Cal, completed 20 of 30 passes. The only other freshman to start in an opener for the Golden Bears was Jared Goff.

Oregon State quarterback Maalik Murphy, a Duke transfer, threw for 244 yards with an interception. Trent Walker had nine catches for 136 yards.

Mason Mini caught a 19-yard scoring pass from Sagapolutele on Cal’s first possession. Sagapolutele found Trond Grizzell — who had a 35-yard reception on the opening drive — with a 32-yard touchdown pass.

“It was so surreal, unlike anything I’ve been in before, especially co

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