The Golden Bears compete as part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.
As of 2017, Justin Wilcox is the head football coach of California Golden Bears.
[1] Jeff Tedford (2002–12) is the leader in seasons coached (11), games won (82), and bowl appearances (8).
Pappy Waldorf (1948–56) led the team to three Rose Bowl games from 1948 to 1950.
Andy Smith (1916–25) has the highest winning percentage (.799) of any coach (minimum 3 seasons).