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High school quarterback guides Cal towards a potential 4-0 record at San Diego State

Streamlined performance of California's rookie quarterback, Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, propels the team to a 3-0 season start. Sagapolutele's winning streak.

College quarterback leads Cal team to pursuit of a 4-0 start at San Diego State University
College quarterback leads Cal team to pursuit of a 4-0 start at San Diego State University

High school quarterback guides Cal towards a potential 4-0 record at San Diego State

California Golden Bears and San Diego State Aztecs Set for Exciting Showdown

The California Golden Bears and San Diego State Aztecs are gearing up for a thrilling nonconference clash this weekend, with both teams showcasing impressive performances so far in the season.

Freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has been a standout player for California, leading the team to a 3-0 start. In the season opener against FCS Stony Brook, Sagapolutele completed 24 out of 38 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns. His consistent performance has not gone unnoticed, with coach Justin Wilcox expressing his admiration for the young talent.

On the other side of the field, San Diego State's running back Lucky Sutton has been a force to reckon with. In the Aztecs' last game against Washington State, Sutton ran for 88 yards on 15 attempts and scored two touchdowns, contributing significantly to the team's offensive efforts.

The Aztecs, who are coming off a bye week, have been focusing on new strategies to counter California's offensive prowess. Coach Brian Dutcher, the man at the helm of San Diego State, has acknowledged the impressive offensive performance of Cal's coach, Justin Wilcox.

Meanwhile, Hezekiah Masses, a defensive back for Cal, has been making waves with his defensive skills. He has intercepted three passes so far this season, placing him among five players in the nation with this achievement. His presence on the field has not gone unnoticed by the Aztecs, who will undoubtedly be looking to limit his impact on Saturday night.

Interestingly, both teams have been impressive in terms of turnover-free play. San Diego State has played in three consecutive games without any team committing a turnover, while Cal's turnover-free streak matches the longest in the FBS since at least 1996 (shared with Rutgers, Oct. 4-18, 2008).

Coach Sean Lewis, known for his strong offensive performance, will lead Kent State against California in a separate game this weekend. Despite the attention being on the Cal-San Diego State matchup, the Kent State vs California game promises to be an exciting contest as well.

With both teams showcasing impressive offensive and defensive skills, the upcoming match between Cal and San Diego State is shaping up to be an exciting spectacle. Fans can look forward to a night of thrilling football as these two teams battle it out on the field.

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