{
  "id": 12462441,
  "title": "Why Cal took play-calling duties from Jordan Somerville at halftime of loss to UNLV",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/why-cal-took-play-calling-duties-from-jordan-somerville-at-halftime",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T20:30:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-cal-took-play-calling-203024695.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At halftime of a game against UNLV, Cal coach Tosh Lupoi made the decision to remove offensive coordinator Jordan Somerville from play-calling duties and hand the reins to passing game coordinator Pat McCann. The move came after the Golden Bears were struggling on offense, trailing 24-7 at the break. Somerville, who was making his first coordinator position, was given the opportunity to implement changes, with McCann taking over and leading Cal to score and ultimately win the game 39-31. The decision was made due to the offensive struggles that have plagued Cal's first season, as the team has struggled to score against FBS opponents, averaging just 21.5 points per game. The running game, which has been a concern, averages just 95 yards per game, ranking among the worst in FBS. Offense coordinator Jordan Somerville, who joined the Golden Bears from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, may return to his role depending on the situation, as Cal faces Virginia Tech in Week 6.",
  "summary": "Tohs Lupoi changed offensive play-caller from coordinator Jordan Somerville to Pat McCann as the Cal offense continues to struggle.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cal coach Tosh Lupoi removed Jordan Somerville from play-calling at halftime.",
    "Somerville, offensive coordinator, took over play-calling in second half.",
    "Cal won 39-31 after change, struggling offense improved."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}