Cal Bears' New Coach Lupoi Aims for Ten Wins

0:00On March 7, Cal's Golden Bears are gearing up for big things in the 2026 college football season with new head coach Tosh LaPoi at the mile. Hillm, the team parted ways with Justin Wilcox last November and didn't bring back Brian Harson this off-season, but CBS sports now predicts they could snag up to eight wins. They held on to quarterback Jaron Kiaue, Saga Polutele, who shown under Harson last year, giving the program a solid foundation. After losing key players to the transfer portal, Cal quickly rebuilt with the second best incoming transfer class in the ACC. Fans and analysts see LuPoi as the perfect fit. He's a Cal alum and former defensive line star, bringing a disciplined style from Nick Savin's coaching. Trey at Alabama, his no nonsense approach, has sparked real excitement around Berkeley. LuPoi move fast on staff changes, hiring Jordan Somerville in December to coach quarterbacks and handle play calling, making sure Harson stays off.

1:01The roster, meanwhile, Harson's name popped up in Oregon State's coaching search, hinting his career might continue elsewhere. With a favorable schedule and fresh energy, the Bears look poised to end their 20-year drought without a 10-win season and make some noise in the ACC.