Cal's initial injury report for Saturday's game against Virginia Tech suggested Cal will have to hold its breath regarding whether several key players will be available for Saturday afternoon's home game against had some good news and some bad news.

Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, running back Adam Mohammed, wide receiver Chase Hendricks and safety Kingston Lopa, all of whom are important starters for the Bears, are all listed as questionable for the game, which means they have about a 50-50 chance to being available for Saturday's contest. Two other possible starters -- linebacker Kamar Mohudu and safety Aiden Manutai are also listed as questionable, as are offensive lineman Ben Howard and defensive lineman Ashun Shepphard.

The good news for Cal (2-3) is that all eight have a chance to be available for Saturday. The other good news for Cal is that Carter Vargas, the Bears' No. 2 running back and kickoff returner, is not on the injury report, so apparently he will be available for Saturday after missing the past several games with an injury.

Sagapolutele, who left last week's game with a concussion late in the first half, remains questionable as he goes through the concussion protocaol. If he cannot play, the starter would be Jackson Brousseau, who played well in the second half against UNLV, passing for 200 yards and helping the Bears score 24 second-half points.

Mohammed missed all of last week's game after getting injured against Clemson. If he cannot play, Vargas presumably would be the starter with Ashten Emory getting playing time. Freshman Tyee Sams may also see playing time if Mohammed can't go.

Hendricks leads Cal in recptions with 32 for 267 yards. If he cannot play, Cooper Perry will play a bigger role along with starting wide receiver Ian Strong and tight ends Taimane Purcell and Mason Mini.

Lopa leads the nation in receptions, with five, and he probably has been Cal's best player this season. He played just one play last week before leaving with a concussion.

.Monhuti has been a solid contributor on defense, and if he can't play Tristan Jernigan will likely get the start at an inside linebacker spot alongside AJ Tuitele.

An updated injury report is expected to be posted on Thursday.

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