Overview
- The matchup kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT at California Memorial Stadium and airs nationally on ESPN, with streaming available on Fubo.
- Duke enters at 3-2 overall and 2-0 in the ACC, while Cal is 4-1 and 1-0 after a come-from-behind win at Boston College.
- Duke quarterback Darian Mensah leads the ACC with 1,573 passing yards and 13 touchdowns against two interceptions.
- Cal freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele was cited by ESPN as the nation’s No. 2 freshman after delivering a 51-yard game-winning touchdown at Boston College.
- Cal will be without starting edge rusher Ryan McCulloch and safety Isaiah Crosby due to season-ending injuries as penalties and limited sacks remain concerns against a Duke pass rush led by Vincent Anthony Jr. with five.