Coaching change
California hires Tosh Lupoi
California hired Tosh Lupoi as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachJustin Wilcox48-55
After
New head coachTosh Lupoi
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 65th of 136 in 2025.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
View as table
| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60th of 131 | upper half | 4-8 |
| 2023 | 65th of 133 | upper half | 6-7 |
| 2024 | 63rd of 134 | upper half | 6-7 |
| 2025 | 65th of 136 | upper half | 7-6 |
More facts
- Tosh Lupoi succeeded Justin Wilcox (48-55), who left on November 23, 2025. Wikipedia, dated November 23, 2025
- Nick Rolovich had been interim head coach. Wikipedia
Latest source dated November 23, 2025.