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Cal, Sonny Dykes begin contract extension talks to ensure 2016 return to Berkeley

With Cal finally earning bowl eligibility against Oregon State, the university has seen what they needed to see to begin contract negotiations with Sonny Dykes. Athletic director Mike Williams made a firm commitment that Dykes will be back with the program in 2016, so you'd expect some sort of extension to happen pretty swiftly by the end of the regular season.

"Sonny has my full confidence and it is our intention to keep him here," athletic director Mike Williams said in a statement. "Three years ago, he took over a program that was not in a good place and in need of significant turnaround and improvement in many areas.