# Cal-SMU Injury Report: Running Back, Wide Receiver, O-Line Issues

> Cal Bears face running back, wide receiver and offensive line injuries ahead of SMU game.
- Title: Cal-SMU Injury Report: Running Back, Wide Receiver, O-Line…
- Summary: Cal Bears face running back, wide receiver and offensive line injuries ahead of SMU game. California Golden Bears' running back and wide receiver corps are…
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- Source: California Golden Bears On SI — https://si.com/college/cal/football/cal-smu-injury-report-running-back-wide-receiver-o-line-issues-for-bears-01m5gbve9t6w
- Published: 2026-10-22T01:37:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: california golden bears, smu, running back, wide receiver, offensive line, injury report, cal football, acc, sports
## Cal Bears Injury Report
Cal will have another game with a limited running back corps but might also have issues at wide receiver and offensive line positions.
## Quarterback Decision
Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi has not announced starting quarterback but Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is the likely starter.
## Running Back Issues
Adam Mohammed and Carter Vargas ruled out for Saturday’s game with Mohammed missing fourth straight game due to knee injury.
## Ashten Emory Expected
Third-string running back Ashten Emory expected to start against Mustangs after leaving last week’s game with injury.
## Wide Receiver Questions
Four main wide receivers questionable including Ian Strong with 29 catches.
## Other Receivers Questionable
Cooper Perry, Jordan King and Mark Hamper also questionable with varying reception stats.
## Offensive Line Concerns
Three offensive linemen questionable including center Bastian Swinney and guard Sioape Vatikani.
## Defensive Tackle Questionable
Cal’s starting defensive tackle Jericho Johnson questionable despite being effective.
## SMU Injury Report
Dramekco Green and defensive end Ira Singleton IV ruled out for Saturday’s game.
## Key takeaway

California Golden Bears' running back and wide receiver corps are limited ahead of Saturday's game against SMU due to injuries.