Miami at Cal odds: Early point spread released, How to Watch

In another matchup that will take some getting used to in the new-look ACC, Miami travels to Cal this Saturday. But the matchup is getting plenty of attention.

Along with the Golden Bears being 3-1 and the Hurricanes undefeated and in the Top 10, the game will also be host to ESPN’s “College GameDay.” It’s the first time the show will ever be broadcast from Berkeley.

Unfortunately for the Bears, they’re the underdogs at home. Miami has opened as an 11.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel. The over/under is set at 57.5 points.

How to Watch Miami at Cal

Time: Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10:30 p.m. EST
Channel: ESPN, FuboTV (streaming)
Location: California Memorial Stadium – Berkeley, California

Cal enters the game off an idle week, and coming off the first loss of the season prior to that. The Golden Bears fell short in a 14-9 loss to Florida State on the road, the lone win of the season for the Seminoles so far.

Miami, on the other hand, enters of a zany, controversial win over Virginia Tech on a Friday night.

That game ended on a Virginia Tech Hail Mary that was originally called a touchdown before a lengthy and extensive video review overturned the call. The play was so controversial that the ACC issued a statement on it on Saturday morning.

“During the review process of the last play,” the statement read, “It was determined that the loose ball was touched by a Miami player while he was out of bounds which makes it an incomplete pass and immediately ends the play.”

Thought Cal will likely be far more focused on Miami quarterback Cam Ward, an early Heisman favorite who has thrived with the Hurricanes. Prior to the matchup with the Hokies, head coach Mario Cristobal was singing Ward’s praises.

“In every aspect, he’s magical as a player, as a leader,” Cristobal said. “He’s an alpha dog and his personality, his mentality, they match what he does on the field. When you go put those things together, the strength of his leadership grows. He’s brought a lot to the table, and looking forward to him having a great game tonight.”

Through five games, all wins, Ward has completed 70.2% of his passes for 1782 yards and 18 touchdowns with four interceptions. He’s also rushed for 146 yards and two more scores.

Behind Ward and his stellar start, the Hurricanes are pushing to contend for an ACC title and, certainly a run in the College Football Playoff.