Cal Football Transfer: Jackson Brousseau, Quarterback Via Colorado State
The California Golden Bears have a quality signal-caller to battle Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele.
The California Golden Bears landed a commitment from Colorado State quarterback Jackson Brousseau. He started eight games for the Rams last season.
Brousseau threw 9 touchdowns and three interceptions last year on 201 attempts, with a completion rate of 63.9%, 1359 yards for 6.7 yards per attempt, and a passer rating of 132. He dealt with significant issues from the pass rush (Colorado State allowed 32 sacks last year, same as Cal) and was injured toward the end of the year, forcing Darius Curry into action. But he will serve as a perfect experienced quarterback in the room to replace Devin Brown (who transferred to Weber State).
In additional quarterback news, EJ Caminong is also returning! That will give Cal five quarterbacks in the room, along with JUCO transfer Dominic Ingrassia and incoming transfer Nainoa Lopes.
Cal transfer portal arrivals
Quarterback Jackson Brousseau (via Colorado State)
Running back Adam Mohammed (via Washington)
Running back Carter Vargas (via UC Davis)
Running back Ashten Emory (via UTEP)
Wide receiver Ian Strong (via Rutgers)
Wide receiver Chase Hendricks (via Ohio)
Wide receiver Cooper Perry (via Oregon)
Tight end Dorian Thomas (via New Mexico)
Offensive lineman Jimothy Lewis (via Mississippi State)
Offensive lineman Mykeal Rabess (via Florida International)
Offensive lineman Kahli Tafai (via Minnesota)
Offensive lineman Ashton Rivera (via Kent State)
Offensive lineman Jacob Arop (via South Dakota)
Defensive lineman Justin Beadles (via Louisville)
Defensive lineman Ashun Shepphard (via Mississippi State)
Edge Solomon Williams (via Texas A&M)
Linebacker Tristan Jernigan (via Texas A&M)
Cornerback Daniel Harris (via Georgia)
Safety Kingston Lopa (via Oregon)
Safety Michael Hurst Jr. (via Northern Arizona)
Returning Bears
Kicker Chase Meyer (withdrew from portal)
Cal transfer portal departures
Linebacker Luke Ferrelli (Clemson)
Linebacker Buom Jock (Wake Forest)
Linebacker Curlee Thomas (North Texas)
Defensive lineman TJ Bush (Minnesota)
Edge Ryan McCulloch (UCLA)
Running back Brandon High (UTSA)
Offensive lineman Nick Morrow (Kansas)
Quarterback Devin Brown (Weber State)
Longsnapper Rino Monteforte (Kansas)
Wide receiver Jayden Dixon-Veal
Tight end Ben Marshall
Man, Lupoi is doing a bang-up job with the transfer portal. Wish we didn't lose Uluave or Ferrelli, but he's really paid needed special attention to the O-line and receivers. That's going to help JKS.
Solid depth piece that addresses the QB room without betting the farm on portal drama. Brousseau's stats show he can manage games and his experience dealing with a bad offensive line (32 sacks allowed) means he wont panic when things break down. The real value isnt just having an experienced backup, its having someone who's already adapted to college speed and can step in if JKS gets dinged up.