BERKELEY, Calif. — California fired coach Justin Wilcox on Sunday, one day after the Golden Bears suffered a lopsided loss to Stanford in the Big Game.

The move to relieve Wilcox was the biggest one made yet by first-year general manager Ron Rivera, who was tasked with building the Bears into a winning program.

“I want to thank Justin for all of his contributions to our football program, our athletic department and our university,” Rivera said in a statement. “He has always comported himself with class and professionalism. After careful consideration, we believe the time has come for new leadership. We wish Justin the best of luck in his future endeavors.”

ESPN first reported the firing.

Former Hawaii and Washington State coach Nick Rolovich, who was an offensive assistant on Wilcox's

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