Cal Poly set to announce new head football coach

Cal Poly football is set to announce their new head coach on Wednesday.

Beau Baldwin is expected to take the reins of the Mustangs program, according to sources close to the university. Baldwin will be leaving his position as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator for the University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears.

While at Cal, Baldwin coached Arroyo Grande native and current Miami Dolphin Patrick Laird.

Prior to coaching at Cal, Baldwin was at the Big Sky Conference powerhouse Eastern Washington University.

He lead the Eagles to a NCAA Division I Football Championship and several conference championships while head coach.

Baldwin replaces Tim Walsh who retired late last month after 11 seasons with the Mustangs.

Cal Poly went 3-8 this past season.

Baldwin is expected to be officially announced the new Mustangs head coach in a press conference on Wednesday at 5 p.m. You can stream the press conference here.