Former University of Wisconsin defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox reached an agreement on a five-year deal to become the new head football coach at California, according to ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman on Friday. Brett McMurphy of ESPN.com confirmed the deal.
Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports initially reported the two sides were "in contract negotiations" on Thursday.
Wilcox is getting his first opportunity to become a head coach after spending more than a decade as a coordinator with several high-profile programs around the nation. He's made stops with Boise State, Tennessee, Washington, USC and the Badgers dating back to 2006.