EUGENE — Tosh Lupoi is returning to Cal.

Oregon’s defensive coordinator for the past four seasons, Lupoi has been hired as the head coach at his alma mater, according to multiple reports.

The Athletic first reported the finalized deal for Lupoi, who joins Will Stein, who was hired as the head coach at Kentucky on Monday, as outgoing members of Dan Lanning’s staff. Both are staying at UO to call plays throughout its College Football Playoff run, Lanning said.

Oregon’s defense ranks third nationally in total defense and pass defense, eighth in scoring and 20th against the run this season under Lupoi, who is a two-time semifinalist for the Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant.

Lupoi is earning $2 million this season at Oregon and his buyout to leave is waived because he’s becomin

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