California fired coach Justin Wilcox on Sunday after nine seasons leading the program, the school announced on Sunday. CBS Sports first reported the news of Wilcox's firing earlier in the day. The school owes Wilcox $10,879,167 in buyout money, according to USA Today's college football coaching salary database .

The Golden Bears are 6-5 this season but just suffered an embarrassing 31-10 loss to rival Stanford in Week 13. Former Washington State coach Nick Rolovich, currently a senior offensive assistant with the Bears, will be the interim coach.

"I want to thank Justin for all of his contributions to our football program, our athletic department and our university," Cal general manager Ron Rivera said in a statement. "He has always comported himself with class and professionalism

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