No. 9 SMU Eyes Perfect ACC Season in Regular-Season Finale Against Cal

The Mustangs, already set for the ACC title game, aim to bolster their playoff case while Cal seeks a winning season and bowl momentum.

SMU (10-1, 7-0 ACC) looks to complete an undefeated ACC regular season in its debut year, building on a school-record 16-game conference winning streak.
The Mustangs, ranked No. 9 in the College Football Playoff standings, have already secured a spot in the ACC championship game, with their opponent dependent on Miami's result against Syracuse.
Quarterback Kevin Jennings has led SMU to eight straight wins, averaging 41.1 points per game during that stretch, while running back Brashard Smith has rushed for 1,089 yards and 13 touchdowns this season.
Cal (6-5, 2-5 ACC), boasting the league's top scoring defense and a strong secondary with 17 interceptions, seeks to secure its first winning season since 2019 after earning bowl eligibility last week.
This marks the first-ever ACC meeting between SMU and Cal, with SMU heavily favored but wary of Cal's five one-score losses this season.