After pulling off a last-second escape against Virginia Tech last week, Miami looks to remain undefeated in a rare trip to California. the Hurricanes will play their sixth game ever in California and first in the regular season since a 52-24 win at Cal in 1990.

The Hurricanes travel to the West Coast to face Cal in a national-spotlight game. Here is what you need to know.

Corners Ja’ir Smith and Lu-Magia Hearns III are the two primary players in slot coverage, and both have struggled. Smith has a 58.1 coverage grade (per PFF ), while Hearns is at 53.6. Restrepo has exceeded 90 receiving yards in six of his last eight games and forecasts for another successful day at the office.

Hurricanes (5-0) are on the road for an ACC clash versus the California Golden Bears (3-1) at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Keep scrolling to read about California vs. Miami (FL) leaders,

Here are the Miami-California College Football odds, courtesy of FanDuel. Time: 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT

The Golden Bears enter Tallahassee with an undefeated record after taking down UC Davis (FCS), Auburn, and San Diego State. Head coach Justin Wilcox is off to one of the best starts in his eight years leading Cal. This is a team that projects to be a much tougher challenge than many thought before the season kicked off.

Miami’s road game at the California Golden Bears on Oct. 5 will be the site of College GameDay, ESPN announced on Saturday. The game kicks off at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time (7:30 p.m. in California) from California Memorial Stadium.

Cal takes the big stage for Saturday night's home showdown against No. 8 Miami that includes the first ever Berkeley visit for ESPN's popular "College GameDay."

Miami quarterback Cam Ward runs for a touchdown during the second half of last Friday's game against Virginia Tech in Miami Gardens, Fla. Things to watch this week in the Atlantic Coast Conference: No.