Cal fires Justin Wilcox: Bears coach was 48-55 across nine seasons with program

California has dismissed head coach Justin Wilcox after nine seasons, following a recent 31-10 loss to Stanford. The team, currently 6-5, began the season with a 3-0 record but has struggled since, including a 34-0 defeat by San Diego State and a 3-4 conference record in the ACC. Nick Rolovich, a former Washington State head coach and current senior offensive assistant at Cal, will serve as the interim head coach. Wilcox, once a promising coaching prospect, has not led the team to a winning season since 2019, with an overall record of 22-27 over the past four seasons. The search for Wilcox's permanent replacement will involve significant input from general manager Ron Rivera, amid the presence of interim athletic directors at the university.