Overview
- Cal formally announced Lupoi as the Travers Family Head Football Coach and introduced him Friday in Berkeley after a search led by general manager Ron Rivera.
- Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said Lupoi will remain with the Ducks to call the defense through their College Football Playoff run, and interim coach Nick Rolovich is expected to lead Cal in the Hawaii Bowl.
- Multiple outlets reported a five-year agreement, and The Oregonian reported Lupoi’s Oregon buyout was waived because he is becoming an FBS head coach.
- Lupoi said retaining freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and building a staff are early priorities as he balances onboarding at Cal with CFP duties.
- The former Cal defensive lineman returns with national-title experience at Alabama, four seasons guiding a top-tier Oregon defense, and NFL stops, drawing public praise from Rivera and Chancellor Rich Lyons.