Ten Candidates for the Cal Coaching Search After Justin Wilcox Firing

California has fired head coach Justin Wilcox following a loss to Stanford, marking the Golden Bears' third defeat in their last four games. Wilcox's nine-season tenure ended with a 48–55 record, as he struggled to elevate the program's offensive performance. The school now embarks on a coaching search amid promises of increased resources under a new chancellor and guidance from Ron Rivera, the football program's general manager. The search for a permanent athletic director is also ongoing.

Potential candidates to replace Wilcox include internal options like Harsin, who is respected within the program, and Rolovich, a Bay Area native who previously coached at Washington State and Hawaii. External candidates include Mora, who has led the Huskies to consecutive nine-win seasons; Lewis, an offensive-minded coach from San Diego State; and Eck, who has achieved a strong season with the Lobos. Other names in the mix are Lynn, Vigen, Plough, Jackson, and Wilks, each bringing varying levels