Keawe Sagapolutele benched, Brousseau gets start
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Key Points:
- Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele was benched Saturday after struggling early in the season and recovering from a concussion sustained against UNLV.
- Backup quarterback Jackson Brousseau, a Colorado State transfer, started the game against No. 21 Wake Forest and was named a game captain, reflecting a shift in the starting quarterback role.
- Brousseau has performed well in Sagapolutele's absence, completing 64% of passes with three touchdowns and no interceptions, while Sagapolutele has struggled with five interceptions and five touchdowns in limited play this season.
- Head coach Tosh Lupoi indicated the quarterback position will remain competitive moving forward, emphasizing the strength of having two capable quarterbacks on the roster.
- A win against Wake Forest could help Cal improve its standing in the ACC despite a challenging start to the 2026 season.
