Cal football recruiting surge under Lupoi; Sagapolutele on Maxwell Watch List; Record $88.5M donations

Cal's 2027 class ranks #19 nationally with multiple 4-star commits, including flip of Demare Dezeurn from Oklahoma and JUCO #1 Alius Mayo. QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele named to Maxwell Award Watch List. At Media Day, Lupoi emphasized high school recruiting as foundation, portal as selective supplement. Fall camp underway. Record $88.5M in donations announced, doubling UCLA's total, directly fueling recruiting momentum and NIL retention of JKS.