ANALYSIS: Cross-country trek for late night game will see Miami tested on both sides of the ball

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NCAA Football: UC - Davis at California — Aug 31, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Jaydn Ott (1) carries the ball against UC Davis Aggies defensive lineman Uilisoni Amone (99) during the third quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Three weeks into the season it seemed like this weekend’s midnight (ET) run to California was going to be against an undefeated team. The Golden Bears defeated overmatched UC Davis in the opener, 31-13, and then upended their 13.5-point underdog status at Auburn to win that game, 21-14. The following weekend Cal handled San Diego State easily, 31-10.