What do you think Cal's football schedule will be this year, and if College GameDay decides to come back, when would it be?

We have a cupcake schedule next year with no opponents that could be considered a powerhouse. Even if we have a perfect season we'd be hard pressed to see CGD come unless there really isn't any other good games that week.

pingpong2 said:

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We have a cupcake schedule next year with no opponents that could be considered a powerhouse. Even if we have a perfect season we'd be hard pressed to see CGD come unless there really isn't any other good games that week.

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but what about NC and Bill Belichick?

RaidersBear24 said:

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pingpong2 said:

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We have a cupcake schedule next year with no opponents that could be considered a powerhouse. Even if we have a perfect season we'd be hard pressed to see CGD come unless there really isn't any other good games that week.

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but what about NC and Bill Belichick?

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UNC is a basketball school and football afterthought. Having Belichick there just makes them intriguing early on, nothing more, no different than the Buff's 2023 season with Deion. Unless they also go perfect and we play them towards the end of the season, it won't matter.

pingpong2 said:

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RaidersBear24 said:

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pingpong2 said:

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We have a cupcake schedule next year with no opponents that could be considered a powerhouse. Even if we have a perfect season we'd be hard pressed to see CGD come unless there really isn't any other good games that week.

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but what about NC and Bill Belichick?

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UNC is a basketball school and football afterthought. Having Belichick there just makes them intriguing early on, nothing more, no different than the Buff's 2023 season with Deion. Unless they also go perfect and we play them towards the end of the season, it won't matter.

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Speaking of Colorado 2023....they hosted college gameday vs Colorado State 3rd week of the season in 2023.

With us getting all 4 out of conference games at the start of the year, we could easily start the year out 4-0 and be "interesting enough" depending on other matchups, which can often be less than inspiring early in the season.

Only other alluring home option is likely SMU, which would have to be two undefeated teams to beat out other games on rivalry weekend, and would have questionable attendance being the weekend of thanksgiving.

That said, having a strong season setting up for Clemson @Berkeley in 2026 is a more realistic goal.

RaidersBear24 said:

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What do you think Cal's football schedule will be this year, and if College GameDay decides to come back, when would it be?

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Our best chance is if we unexpectedly end up in a matchup between undefeated schools later in the season with ACC championship implications. If you start thinking about a 1, 2, or 3 loss Cal team, even if they're still in the hunt, the less likely we are to feature even if the opponent remains undefeated with the outcome impacting the ACC championship.

Now that we've had Gameday visit, we don't really have any compelling storylines or unique matchups that is a draw regardless of record. Our games with Virginia and Louisville will be all-time first matchups but I don't think the networks will care unless both teams are good.

UNC will undoubtedly get media attention regardless of their actual record, but I don't see that extending to an away game midway through the season. I'd wager they'd have earlier opportunities and likely would be at UNC to work that angle.

MrGPAC said:

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pingpong2 said:

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RaidersBear24 said:

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pingpong2 said:

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We have a cupcake schedule next year with no opponents that could be considered a powerhouse. Even if we have a perfect season we'd be hard pressed to see CGD come unless there really isn't any other good games that week.

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but what about NC and Bill Belichick?

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UNC is a basketball school and football afterthought. Having Belichick there just makes them intriguing early on, nothing more, no different than the Buff's 2023 season with Deion. Unless they also go perfect and we play them towards the end of the season, it won't matter.

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Speaking of Colorado 2023....they hosted college gameday vs Colorado State 3rd week of the season in 2023.

With us getting all 4 out of conference games at the start of the year, we could easily start the year out 4-0 and be "interesting enough" depending on other matchups, which can often be less than inspiring early in the season.

Only other alluring home option is likely SMU, which would have to be two undefeated teams to beat out other games on rivalry weekend, and would have questionable attendance being the weekend of thanksgiving.

That said, having a strong season setting up for Clemson @Berkeley in 2026 is a more realistic goal.

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My prediction is that if ESPN wants to ride the Belichick train, they'll either do it Week 1 before the luster wears off, the Clemson game, or the Duke rivalry game (if both still have a good record by then). All three of those are home games, which I imagine would have to be a requirement for any Belichick driven show.

pingpong2 said:

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We have a cupcake schedule next year with no opponents that could be considered a powerhouse. Even if we have a perfect season we'd be hard pressed to see CGD come unless there really isn't any other good games that week.

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Also, as much as I'd like College Gameday to come back, I think there should be enough space between appearances. I don't want to burn out our good will (unless we are totally dominantly great).

What if we host a first-rounder?

They'll only do it if there is another first round game on the West Coast

GameDay is not coming back next year unless we have an absolute miracle season and get ranked in the Top 10. And even then maybe not, depending on what the matchups look like.

sycasey said:

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GameDay is not coming back next year unless we have an absolute miracle season and get ranked in the Top 10. And even then maybe not, depending on what the matchups look like.

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And we are not having a miracle season with Wilcox at the helm.

10-0 Cal at 10-0 Stanford in Palo Alto with an ACC title berth on the line.

Other than that, no real chance.

LessMilesMoreTedford said:

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10-0 Cal at 10-0 Stanford in Palo Alto with an ACC title berth on the line.

Other than that, no real chance.

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Gee, you really don't think that can happen?

RedlessWardrobe said:

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LessMilesMoreTedford said:

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10-0 Cal at 10-0 Stanford in Palo Alto with an ACC title berth on the line.

Other than that, no real chance.

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Gee, you really don't think that can happen?

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No but the thought of it being nearly entire Cal fans in the Stanford campus warms my heart.

Here is the answer to the OP's question.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (the.ACC.com) The 2025 ACC football schedule will be revealed during a special two-hour "ACC Huddle: Football Schedule Release" on Monday, January 27, from 9-11 p.m. ET on the ACC Network. The first hour of the ACC Huddle special will also be simulcast on ESPN2 and will provide a first look at ACC game dates for the 2025 season, breaking down key rivalries, top matchups, and more.

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https://theacc.com/news/2025/1/22/2025-acc-football-schedule-to-be-revealed-on-acc-network-and-espn2-on-january-27.aspx

Also there's a not-very-meaningful sneak peak of a few games, a few days before the full announcement.

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Prior to Monday's ACC Huddle: Football Schedule Release special, on Thursday, January 23, ACC PM will exclusively reveal the Week 0 and Week 1 matchups while the ACC opener for all 17 schools will be revealed on Friday, January 24. ACC PM is hosted by Mark Packer and airs at 4 p.m. ET on ACC Network.

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LessMilesMoreTedford said:

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RedlessWardrobe said:

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LessMilesMoreTedford said:

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10-0 Cal at 10-0 Stanford in Palo Alto with an ACC title berth on the line.

Other than that, no real chance.

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Gee, you really don't think that can happen?

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No but the thought of it being nearly entire Cal fans in the Stanford campus warms my heart.

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I am sort of giggling at the thought of a Cal, Gameday Takeover at Stanford. That would be damnfunny and I am certain we would make that happen. Shoot, we storm their field even when we lose!! We would definitely takeover gameday lol.

Sadly, that moment will have to live in my imagination...

2025 ACC football schedule will be released on Monday, Jan. 27 at 9:00pm ET on ACC Network and ESPN2. Per Jon Wikner

I had my one game day at Cal in my lifetime. Never again boyz.