Cal makes coaching change as Somerville loses play calling duties
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
California's football team shifted offensive play-calling responsibilities during their October 6 game against UNLV. Pat McCann, previously the pass game coordinator, assumed the role from Jordan Somerville amid the contest. This change occurs as Cal continues to search for improvements this season, with the coaching staff under scrutiny.
- •Cal changed offensive play-callers during Saturday's game at UNLV.
- •Pat McCann took over play calling from Jordan Somerville.
- •Cal seeks improvements amid struggles this season.
- •The coaching staff faces scrutiny following this move.
- 9:15 PMESPN NCAAF — Cal first-year OC Somerville stripped of play calling role
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why Cal took play-calling duties from Jordan Somerville at halftime of loss to UNLV
"California changed offensive play-callers midway through Saturday's loss at UNLV, as pass game coordinator Pat McCann took over duties from offensive coordinator Jordan Somerville.
"Tohs Lupoi changed offensive play-caller from coordinator Jordan Somerville to Pat McCann as the Cal offense continues to struggle.
Sources
External links- ESPN NCAAFOct 6, 2026, 9:15 PMCal first-year OC Somerville stripped of play calling role
California changed offensive play-callers midway through Saturday's loss at UNLV, as pass game coordinator Pat McCann took over duties from offensive coordinator Jordan Somerville.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 8:30 PMWhy Cal took play-calling duties from Jordan Somerville at halftime of loss to UNLV
Tohs Lupoi changed offensive play-caller from coordinator Jordan Somerville to Pat McCann as the Cal offense continues to struggle.
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