Cal hires Tosh Lupoi on five-year, $22.1 million contract

Cal has finalized a five-year contract worth at least $22.1 million for head football coach Tosh Lupoi. The contract, released on October 23, includes a base salary of $275,000 and an initial talent fee of $3.725 million, increasing to $4.725 million by Year 5. With Cal currently 3-4, Lupoi's contract includes performance bonuses for regular-season wins and postseason eligibility. His tenure began less than a year ago, alongside General Manager Ron Rivera, who also had a significant delay in contract release. Cal faces SMU in an upcoming game, which is expected to be a tough matchup as they look to improve their record.

• 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Cal finalizes head coach Tosh Lupoi's contract: 5 years, $22.1 million