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Oregon Defensive Coordinator Tosh Lupoi in Negotiations to Become Cal’s Head Coach, per Reports
Tosh Lupoi, earning $2 million at Oregon, is poised to become Cal's head coach, marking his first FBS head coaching role and return to his alma mater.
- Tosh Lupoi, Oregon defensive coordinator and Cal alumnus, is in final talks to become Cal Bears football program's head coach, with multiple outlets reporting negotiations as of Tuesday.
- Lupoi's Cal ties and waived buyout eased the path back to Berkeley, where he played from 2000-05 and coached from 2008-11, after four seasons as Oregon's defensive coordinator.
- Earning $2 million this season, Lupoi leads Oregon defense ranked third nationally, with prior roles at Nick Saban's Alabama and NFL teams Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Cal's search appears to be winding down with a former Bear ready to take over, but it is unclear who will coach Cal's bowl game this weekend after Justin Wilcox was dismissed following eight seasons.
- The early signing period opens Wednesday and the transfer portal opens Jan. 2, compressing recruiting decisions as Oregon prepares for the College Football Playoff beginning Dec. 19.
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Cal nears deal to hire Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi as head coach: sources
Cal’s football coaching search appears to be nearing its end, with a familiar face set to lead the program. The Bears are expected to hire Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, barring any last-minute snags in negotiations, multiple sources with knowledge of the discussions confirmed to the Wilner Hotline on Tuesday afternoon. The school has not announced any hire as of late Tuesday afternoon. Lupoi, a Walnut Creek native and former De La Sal…
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