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Oregon Coach a 'Prime' Candidate for Newly Opened College Football Job

Oregon Coach a 'Prime' Candidate for Newly Opened College Football Job

Summary

The Oregon Ducks, a college football team, won against the USC Trojans and are close to securing a spot in the College Football Playoff. After California fired their head coach, Oregon's defensive coordinator, Tosh Lupoi, is considered a top candidate to fill the position. Lupoi, who has a history with Cal, has previous coaching experience in both college football and the NFL.

Key Facts

  • The Oregon Ducks beat USC 42-27, improving their record to 10-1.
  • This win brings Oregon close to a spot in the College Football Playoff.
  • California fired their head coach, Justin Wilcox, after a 31-10 loss to Stanford.
  • Tosh Lupoi, Oregon's defensive coordinator, is a leading contender for the head coach job at Cal.
  • Lupoi played for California and started his coaching career there.
  • Lupoi has also coached at Washington, Alabama, and several NFL teams.
  • He joined Oregon in 2022 as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
  • If Lupoi accepts the Cal job, Oregon may need to manage his responsibilities until the season ends.
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