"Wilcox, who was 48-55 in his Cal tenure, hasn't finished a season with a winning record since 2019. In the 31-10 loss to Stanford, Cal tied for its most penalties (13) and had its most penalty yards (128) in a game in nine seasons under Wilcox, along with three lost fumbles. The loss comes one game after Cal beat No. 14 Louisville on the road for its first win over a ranked opponent since 2020."
"Wilcox, 49, who was signed at Cal through 2027, led the Golden Bears to bowl appearances the past two seasons, but his impressive offense from 2024 was raided in the transfer portal, prompting questions at the skill positions headed into this season. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza transferred to Indiana, running back Jaydn Ott took off for Oklahoma, and tight end Jack Endries landed at Texas, leaving gaping holes on a team entering its second season in the ACC."
California dismissed Justin Wilcox after the Golden Bears fell to 6-5 following a 31-10 loss to Stanford that included 13 penalties, 128 penalty yards, and three lost fumbles. Wilcox finished 48-55 at Cal and did not record a winning season since 2019. The program had beaten No. 14 Louisville the week prior for its first road win over a ranked opponent since 2020. The 2024 offense lost key players in the transfer portal, including quarterback Fernando Mendoza, running back Jaydn Ott, and tight end Jack Endries, contributing to roster gaps and a season with multiple one-score losses.
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