Justin Wilcox could be out as Cal’s head coach if the Bears don’t finally take a step forward this season. Wilcox has held the job for eight years, piecing together a 42-50 overall record. Cal logged a 6-7 finish for the second straight year in 2024, and the program’s struggles in close games continue to haunt him. There’s a growing feeling across campus and among boosters that major changes are needed, especially now that Ron Rivera has been hired as Cal’s new football general manager.

As Richard Johnson of CBS Sports said, “There’s gonna be a microscope on that Cal program to me. And if they don’t perform, I think Ron Rivera may be looking at making a change with that coaching staff this fall.” Rivera has direct authority over staffing decisions and answers directly to th

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