“Mom, I’m heading back to Cal.” That was the moment everything aligned for Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. A decision that was questioned, criticized, and even mocked; yet under the lights of Memorial Stadium during Cal’s “Gold Out” , it proved to be the right one.

The performance matched the occasion. After a perfect debut against Oregon State on August 30, Sagapolutele was yet again sensational against Minnesota last Saturday. Cal’s true freshman quarterback completed 24 of 38 passes for a career-high of 279 yards and three touchdowns without a single interception. Sagapolutele’s composure in the pocket, ability to extend plays with his legs, and precise left-handed delivery reflected maturity far beyond his years. Cal defeated Minnesota 27–14 to move to 3-0, and the conference recognized

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