California Golden Bears#32 · LB Tristan Jernigan
69 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Tupelo, MS
Tristan Jernigan is a LB (#32) for California, from Tupelo, MS. In the 2026 season he has 23 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 18
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 13
Frame 9
Experience 10
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2026 season
23
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Tristan Jernigan career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CAL | 5 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | TA&M | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TA&M | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 9 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
24
7
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at UNLV | L 31-39 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | vs Clemson | L 10-24 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Wagner | W 49-7 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Syracuse | W 21-18 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs UCLA | L 24-45 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowCalifornia LB: #32
- ClassSophomore
- HometownTupelo, MS
Tristan Jernigan: California LB profile and stats
Tristan Jernigan is a LB (#32) for California, from Tupelo, MS. This profile tracks Tristan Jernigan'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.
Tristan Jernigan 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 Tristan Jernigan play for?
Tristan Jernigan plays for California, wearing #32 at LB.
What position does Tristan Jernigan play?
Tristan Jernigan is a LB for California.
How tall is Tristan Jernigan?
Tristan Jernigan is 6-0 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is Tristan Jernigan in?
Tristan Jernigan is listed as a sophomore on the California roster.
Where is Tristan Jernigan from?
Tristan Jernigan is from Tupelo, MS.
How many tackles does Tristan Jernigan have?
Tristan Jernigan has 23 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.