Overview
- Multiple outlets report Cal is negotiating to hire Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, a former Cal player and assistant, though the school has not announced a deal.
- Lupoi has led one of the nation’s top defenses this season at Oregon, ranking top-3 in total defense and top-10 in scoring defense, bolstering his candidacy.
- Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein has been officially hired by Kentucky and was introduced as the Wildcats’ new head coach.
- Head coach Dan Lanning said both Stein and Lupoi are set to remain on staff through Oregon’s College Football Playoff appearance.
- Oregon is preparing staff moves, with reports pointing to co-DC and secondary coach Chris Hampton as the likely internal successor at defensive coordinator, while Cal’s early priorities under its expected new coach include retaining freshman QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and navigating the transfer portal.