California Golden Bears#1 · RB Carter Vargas
88 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 205 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Santa Maria, CA
Carter Vargas is a RB (#1) for California, from Santa Maria, CA. In the 2026 season he has 14 rushing yards, 14.0 rushing yards per game over 1 game. He has 4 fantasy points (PPR), 4.0 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 16
Rushing TDs 15
Receptions 16
Receiving yards 16
Total TDs 16
Scrimmage yards 16
Efficiency
Yards per carry 15
Yards per catch 16
Fantasy points 16
Receiving usage 16
Carry volume 15
Yards per touch 16
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 12
Frame 12
Experience 10
How we rate The ACCFOOTBALL.CO skill model methodology & sources
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
14
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
4
Carries
3.5
Yards/carry
2
Receptions
6
Receiving yards
Carter Vargas career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CAL | 1 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 2025 | UCD | 8 | 67 | 445 | 5 | 10 | 177 | 110.2 |
| 2024 | UCD | 1 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 |
| Career | 10 | 73 | 486 | 6 | 12 | 183 | 122.9 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
24
7
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | vs UCLA | L 24-45 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowCalifornia RB: #1
- ClassSophomore
- HometownSanta Maria, CA
Carter Vargas: California RB profile and stats
Carter Vargas is a RB (#1) for California, from Santa Maria, CA. This profile tracks Carter Vargas's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the California roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where California sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Carter Vargas in the news
All newsPreviewVirginia Tech at California: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Virginia Tech visits California at California Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on ACC Network.2026-10-07RecapUNLV beat California 39-31 (Week 5, 2026)UNLV beat California 39-31 at Allegiant Stadium. Now UNLV is 3-2, and California is 2-3, 1-1 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapCalifornia beat Wagner 49-7 (Week 3, 2026)California beat Wagner 49-7 at California Memorial Stadium. Now California is 2-1, 1-0 in ACC play, and Wagner is 0-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Carter Vargas play for?
Carter Vargas plays for California, wearing #1 at RB.
What position does Carter Vargas play?
Carter Vargas is a RB for California.
How tall is Carter Vargas?
Carter Vargas is 5-11 and weighs 205 lb.
What year is Carter Vargas in?
Carter Vargas is listed as a sophomore on the California roster.
Where is Carter Vargas from?
Carter Vargas is from Santa Maria, CA.
How many rushing yards does Carter Vargas have?
Carter Vargas has 14 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.