For the first time ever, ESPN’s College Gameday will be live from the University of California, Berkeley, on Saturday morning as the Bears prepare to face the No. 8 Miami Hurricanes.
This matchup, the first between these teams since 2008, gives Cal the opportunity to stop Miami’s impressive 5-0 start and knock them out of the Top 10.
Here’s everything you need to know about the broadcast schedule and what to expect from this crucial game.
**Date**: Saturday
**Time**: 9:00 a.m.
**TV**: ESPN, ESPN U
**Streaming**: ESPN+
**Location**: Memorial Glade at the University of California, Berkeley
**Crew**: Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban, Pete Thamel, Jen Lada, Jess Sims
**Miami Looks to Hold onto Top 10 Ranking**
The Miami Hurricanes currently rank No. 8 in the Associated Press Top 25, thanks to the third-ranked offense in the nation and standout quarterback Cam Ward, who leads the FBS with nearly 393 passing yards per game.
Ward has thrown 19 touchdowns against just four interceptions through five games and will likely find success against Cal’s pass defense, which ranks 39th and allows 182.2 yards per game.
Cal began the season with a promising 3-0 record before suffering a disappointing 14-9 loss to struggling Florida State on September 21, a game that derailed their momentum and likely kept them out of the Top 25.
Now, they’ll aim to bounce back, and with a defense ranked 12th in points allowed, they have a shot. If they can limit Miami’s touchdowns and force them to settle for field goals, Cal could win the game.
Those are big “ifs.”
Miami has been playing some of the best football in the country and will have a chance to prove they are back on a big stage. While a win by double digits may be challenging against Cal’s strong defense, it’s certainly within reach given Miami’s offensive firepower.