A Unexpected Departure
Adam Mohammed, a former Washington Huskies running back, announced his move to the California Golden Bears after a season that saw him accumulate 326 yards over the last four games and a three‑touchdown performance in his first career start against Purdue. Coach Jedd Fisch had previously hinted that the player might be looking elsewhere, a notion that surfaced ahead of the 2025 Bucked Up LA Bowl.
What ultimately tipped the scales for Mohammed was his relationship with new Cal coach Tosh Lupoi, whose vision for the program resonated with the athlete. He also cited the legacy of former Golden Bears backs such as Marshawn Lynch and Jahvid Best as a source of inspiration, feeling a direct link to the school’s running back tradition.
Fisch, while acknowledging the difficulty of retaining top talent, expressed his best wishes for Mohammed’s next chapter, emphasizing that player movement is an increasingly common reality in college football. The coach’s comments underscored the challenges faced by programs in keeping star players on roster.
The transition comes amid a broader shift in the Huskies’ backfield, highlighted by the fourth‑round selection of Jonah Coleman by the Denver Broncos in the 2026 NFL draft. Earlier in the season, Washington’s ground game produced 127 yards and a touchdown against Boise State in the 2025 Bucked Up LA Bowl, a game in which Devan Bryant opted out and later transferred to USC.