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California football GM critiques Tosh Lupoi's challenging first season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 11:52 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

California football GM critiques Tosh Lupoi's challenging first season

Summary

California football general manager Ron Rivera expressed disappointment over the team's 3-6 record under first-time head coach Tosh Lupoi as they prepare for a game against the Virginia Cavaliers. Rivera highlighted the high expectations for the season and acknowledged that Lupoi has faced challenges, describing some of his learning experiences as necessary. He emphasized the need for improvement in the final stretch of the season and the importance of showing growth in player development and team culture. The Golden Bears are 2-4 in conference play heading into their matchup on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•California football is 3-6 this season ahead of Virginia matchup.
•Ron Rivera describes Lupoi's first season as disappointing.
•Expectations were high entering the season for the Golden Bears.
•Rivera calls for improvement in remaining games to show team growth.
•California is 2-4 in conference play.

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11:52 PMYahoo Sports — California football GM doesn’t hold back on Tosh Lupoi’s brutal first season

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With the California football program led by first-time head coach Tosh Lupoi , the results this season have been underwhelming, to say the least, with the team at a 3-6 record ahead of Saturday against the Virginia Cavaliers. As the brutally honest truth is that Lupoi’s time with the California football team has been disappointing so far, general […] The post California football GM doesn’t hold back on Tosh Lupoi’s brutal first season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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