The Miami Hurricanes are coming off another win as they beat Virginia Tech Hokies 38-34, while the California Golden Bears are coming off a bye but in their last game, they lost to Florida State Seminoles 14-9.
Miami Hurricanes 5-0 (1-0 ACC) vs. California Golden Bears 3-1 (0-1 ACC)
Date: Saturday, October 5
Time: 10:30 p.m. EST
TV Channel: ESPN
Location: California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA
Line: Miami -12.5 / O/U: 55.5
2024 Team Stats
Miami:
2024 Offense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards: 585.6 (1)
Passing Yards: 392.6 (1)
Rushing Yards: 193.0 (4)
2024 Defense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 265.8 (1)
Passing Yards Allowed: 172.0 (2)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 93.0 (4)
2024 Points Scored: 49.4 (1)
2024 Points Allowed: 15.0 (2)
2024 Ranking: 8
California:
2024 Offense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards: 374.0 (12)
Passing Yards: 228.3 (11)
Rushing Yards: 145.8 (13)
2024 Defense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 287.5 (3)
Passing Yards Allowed: 182.3 (4)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 105.3 (7)
2024 Points Scored: 23.0 (16)
2024 Points Allowed: 12.8 (1)
2024 Ranking: 58
Series History/All-Time Records
All-time head-to-head record: Miami Tied 2-2-0
Current streak: California has won one straight
Last Miami win: 9/15/1190 (52-24)
Last California win: 12/27/2008 (24-17)
2024 Player Stats
Miami
Passing: Cam Ward – 113-161, 1782 yards, 18-4 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Damien Martinez – 54 ATT, 250 YDS, 4 TD
Receiving: Xavier Restrepo – 25 REC, 422 YDS, 5 TD
Tackles: Francisco Mauigoa – 30 (15-15)
Sacks: Tyler Baron – 4.5
Interceptions: Mishael Powell – 3
California
Passing: Fernando Mendoza – 83-123, 892 YDS, 5-2 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Jaivian Thomas – 38 ATT, 267 YDS, 1 TD
Receiving: Nyziah Hunter – 14 REC, 182 YDS, 4 TD
Tackles: Teddye Buchanan – 40 (18-22)
Sacks: Xavier Carlton – 3.5
Interceptions: Nohl Williams – 4
Miami Players To Watch:
Offense: Quarterback – Cam Ward – Senior
Ward is an early Heisman candidate due to his hot start, now he needs to play his best game and protect the ball as he faces a California defense that ranks fourth in the ACC against the pass. Look for him to find Xavier Restrepo early and often to get the offense in a rhythm.
Defense: Defensive Back – Mishael Powell – Senior
Powell leads the team in interceptions and despite California having a decent defense they have a terrible offense. With Powell’s ability to force a turnover look for him to make one this weekend and give the ball back to the Miami offense.
Bottom Line: Miami Looks To Remain Perfect
Miami just narrowly escaped last week and now they have a tough matchup where they head West and will have a late game against the Golden Bears. Expect the Hurricanes to be pumped up with College Gameday at the game and a bye coming up, the Miami offense should look very explosive on Saturday night.
