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

Senior offensive assistant and former University of Hawaii head football coach Nick Rolovich will serve as Cal’s interim coach.

Wilcox compiled a 48-55 record in nine seasons with Cal. The Golden Bears are 6-5 overall and 3-4 in Atlantic Coast Conference play entering Saturday’s regular-season finale against visiting SMU.

Cal general manager Ron Rivera announced Wilcox’s dismissal.

“I want to thank Justin for all of his contributions to our football program, our athletic department and our university,” Rivera said in a news release. “He has always comported himself with class and professionalism. After careful consideration, we believe the time has come for new le

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