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Report: Wisconsin DC Justin Wilcox “to get strong consideration” for Cal head coaching job

Could another Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator get an opportunity elsewhere?

Cal fired head coach Sonny Dykes on Sunday, which was first reported by Fox Sports’ Bruce Feldman. Dykes registered a 19-30 record the past four seasons.

With that new opening, Feldman also reported current Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox is expected “to get strong consideration” for the head coaching job.

Despite the loss of previous coordinator Dave Aranda to LSU at the beginning of 2016, Wilcox’s defense ranked among the best in the nation. UW ranked third in rush defense (98.