Over in Berkeley, California, Tosh Lupoi is getting ready for his first season as the head coach of the Cal Golden Bears. One bright spot returning from Cal is QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapoloutele. Shining in his freshman season with Cal in 2025, the presumed thought was the talented QB would hit the transfer portal, but Tosh Lupoi was determined to keep Sagapolutele on the Golden Bears roster. Watch here as Lupoi explains a WILD story on how he managed to keep his QB in Berkeley.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:03) Presenting Sponsor

(2:52) Intro: Previewing Tosh Lupoi

(5:16) Tosh Lupoi joins: Cal’s NFL Alumni

(11:34) How things are ran at Cal

(17:23) The JKS story

(26:47) Lupoi’s Incredible Journey to Cal

(31:24) Closing out with Lupoi

(32:26) Recapping Tosh Lupoi

(39:25) Best Retention in CFB: Bryce Underwood

(44:31) Ole Miss & Pete Golding’s Retention

(47:24) Florida’s Retention in Sumrall’s Year 1

(54:33) Other Notable Players Retained

(1:02:18) Closing out: Dear Andy & Ari Tomorrow!

After Coach Lupoi joins, Andy & Ari brainstorm a few of the best retention pieces in College Football. Watch here as Andy & Ari run through notable players, including 2 SEC programs with new head coaches in the mix. Who are the names we left off? Comment your favorite returners below!

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