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Ron Rivera Aims to Revitalize Cal Football and Sports

10/18/2025

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Ron Rivera, former NFL head coach, has returned to the University of California, Berkeley as Cal football's first general manager.
He aims to elevate Cal football to a top-20 program and strengthen the men's and women's basketball teams.
Rivera notes Cal has not won a national title since 1937, highlighting the program's historic struggles.
He says donor support and resources are needed to build a sustainable winning culture.

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Story summary

Ron Rivera, former NFL head coach, has returned to the University of California, Berkeley as Cal football's first general manager.
He aims to elevate Cal football to a top-20 program and strengthen the men's and women's basketball teams.
Rivera notes Cal has not won a national title since 1937, highlighting the program's historic struggles.
He says donor support and resources are needed to build a sustainable winning culture.