#39
Michael Cooley
Returning to California for 2026
Michael Cooley
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tosh Lupoi
How he plays
2026 Outlook
California
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · California
Returning around him
- 22% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 California player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (32 in / 36 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
California · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #36 · 2026 recruiting class #56
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #11838
Peaked at #11838 this season.
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology