In addition to head coaching stints at Auburn (2021-22), Boise State (2014-20) and Arkansas State (2013), Harsin has also been offensive coordinator at Boise State (2006-10) and Texas (2010-11). He played quarterback at Boise State from 1995-99.

Harsin coached the Tigers to a 9-12 record and recruited a pair of the worst recruiting classes in school history in his two seasons on the Plains.

It's unclear how the rest of the Golden Bears coaching staff will be shuffled to accommodate the hiring of Harsin

Hoping for drastic improvement, the Bears are turning their offense over to Harsin, who will also serve as Cal’s quarterbacks coach.

Former Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin is set to accept the offensive coordinator position at Cal, ESPN reported Monday.

California has hired former Auburn and Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin as its offensive coordinator. Coach Justin Wilcox announced Tuesday that Harsin would take over the offense and coach the quarterbacks as the Golden Bears seek more production.

Harsin, who was fired amid controversy at Auburn two years ago, reportedly close to joining Wilcox’s staff with the Cal Bears.

Bryan Harsin arrived in Berkeley on Wednesday for his first day as Cal’s new offensive coordinator. But the 48-year-old former Boise State and Auburn head coach will focus his attention for now on recruiting,