Ron Rivera Fires $10 Million Coach With Boosters' Blessing After Strongarm Tactics End Power Struggle

Cal names Nick Rolovich interim head coach after firing Justin Wilcox | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Cal fired coach Justin Wilcox today, one day after the Golden Bears were routed by fierce rival Stanford in the “Big Game.”

Ron Rivera Fires $10 Million Coach With Boosters' Blessing After Strongarm Tactics End Power Struggle

Justin Wilcox and Ron Rivera of the Cal Bears football program Cal football is parting ways with head coach Justin Wilcox. General manager Ron Rivera released a statement on the firing following a rivalry loss to Stanford. The decision triggers Wilcox’s buyout, which exceeds $10 million. Money was not a deterrent in the move. Rivera had donors’ full support. Cal created the GM position with Rivera in mind after seeing the Cardinal do the same wi…

Coaching Carousel Speeds Up, but Buyout Costs Might Slow

Cal’s Justin Wilcox became the 12th FBS head coach to be fired since the season started, after GM Ron Rivera announced the decision Sunday.

Former Alabama assistant linked to Cal head coaching vacancy

The California Golden Bears (6-5, 3-4 ACC) fired head coach Justin Wilcox on Sunday afternoon following their disastrous 31-10 loss to Stanford in The Big Game. Now, they’re on the hunt for a new leader for their program. And early reports say that one of their top choices has ties to the SEC. According to On3 Sports’ Pete Nakos, Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi is a “prime candidate” to replace Wilcox in Berkeley. Lupoi, a Cal alum (2000…

Cal fires head football coach Justin Wilcox after Big Game loss

Cal has fired football head coach Justin Wilcox following Saturday night’s loss to Stanford. Wilcox has coached the Bears for the past nine seasons.

Cal Announces Coaching Leadership Change In Football Program - California Golden Bears Athletics

National Search For New Head Coach To Begin Immediately