Cal head coach makes mid-game play caller change during loss to UNLV

California football faced a challenging game on October 3, 2026, as the Bears lost to UNLV. Head coach Tosh Lupoi switched offensive coordinators during the match, taking play-calling duties from Jordan Somerville and assigning them to Pat McCann. This decision followed a lackluster first half where Cal only scored seven points, culminating in a 2-3 record. After halftime, Cal rallied back for 18 points but ultimately fell short. Lupoi confirmed McCann will retain play-calling duties in future games, with a matchup against Virginia Tech scheduled for October 10.

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