Ron Rivera is officially returning to his alma mater California to become the general manager of the school's football program. Rivera, who previously worked as a head coach for the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders,

Ron Rivera spent more than three decades in the NFL and had opportunities to return to the sideline as an assistant when a more intriguing option came his way.

Ex-NFL head coach Ron Rivera, the new general manager of the Cal football program, said he is excited to "come home and give back" to his alma mater.