Watson has been accused by more than two dozen women of sexual harassment and assault during massage sessions. He has settled 23 civil lawsuits brought by the women, while two others, including one filed in October, are pending.
Cal fired a longtime member of the athletic department after an investigation found he violated the university's sexual violence and sexual harassment policy.
Michigan State University agreed to pay $500 million to settle claims from more than 300 women and girls who said they were assaulted by doctor Larry Nassar.
Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia maintained his innocence and his new team said it supported him after a 1996 sexual assault allegation resurfaced Wednesday.