Cal names Minnesota Vikings assistant Michael Hutchings as its new defensive coordinator

New Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi named Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Michael Hutchings, a fellow former De La Salle High star, as the Bears’ new defensive coordinator on Friday.

Hutchings has been the Vikings’ safeties coach the past two seasons and has eight years of coaching experience since finishing his college playing career at USC in 2016. Minnesota’s pass defense has allowed the fifth-fewest yards per game (292.7) in the NFL this season.

He also coached at USC (2018-20),...