Cal football coaching job profile: Money questions and an odd realignment reality to overcome

Cal has fired head football coach Justin Wilcox after a 31-10 loss to Stanford, which left the team with a 6-5 record. Despite being bowl-eligible for the third consecutive year, Wilcox's tenure ended due to a lack of further progress, finishing with a 48-55 record over nine seasons. General Manager Ron Rivera announced the decision, highlighting the need for new leadership.

The program faces challenges that include limited recent success, financial constraints, and university support issues. Cal's job attractiveness is affected by its historical performance, financial struggles due to stadium debt, and reduced revenue from the ACC. The potential for success hinges on retaining key players like quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who expressed intentions to stay but may reconsider following Wilcox's departure.

Several potential candidates are being considered for the head coach position, including Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, UConn's Jim Mora, and San Diego State's Sean Lewis, among others. Cal's ability