Could a return to the college game be in the cards for Jeff Tedford?

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The 54-year-old native of Lynwood, California spent 11 years at the helm of the Golden Bears from 2002 to 2012 when he was let go following a disappointing 3-9 campaign. Tedford held a career 82-57 mark at Cal, including a Pac-12 title in 2006. He is the school's all-time leader in wins. Among the players Tedford coached at Cal are Aaron Rodgers, Marshawn Lynch, Alex Mack and Marvin Jones.

Tedford spent the 2014 season as the offensive co-ordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under Lovie Smith before taking the Lions job in December of last year. The Lions finished third in the West with a 7-11 record. The team was a 35-9 loser to the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Final on November 15.

Though the number will increase at season's end, already known NCAA coaching openings for next season include USC, Mizzou, South Carolina, Virginia Tech and Miami.