https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOrWk70Em_S/?igsh=MXY2cHo0ZGs1OXI5aA%3D%3D#

They love us and based on this video, Pat must have found the "Hippie Lettuce Dispensary " in Berkeley.......

If we and SMU were both undefeated, we would have had a great shot. But as it currently stands, even if SMU can run the table in conference play (taking down Miami in the process), there are just too many other high profile rivalry games that week. Texas and A&M, OSU and Michigan, heck even Georgia and GT if they can keep it going. And frankly, we don't have any other home games against a high quality opponent worthy of CGD. They're not going to come out here for the likes of Duke, UNC, or UVA.

I think our only shot at game day would be if we win the acc championship and host a playoff game. But if the narrative around cal keeps growing, that smu game (if they're undefeated) would have a lot more interest than people might think. It's new and different. Ohio State Michigan is old and done.

pingpong2 said:

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If we and SMU were both undefeated, we would have had a great shot. But as it currently stands, even if SMU can run the table in conference play (taking down Miami in the process), there are just too many other high profile rivalry games that week. Texas and A&M, OSU and Michigan, heck even Georgia and GT if they can keep it going. And frankly, we don't have any other home games against a high quality opponent worthy of CGD. They're not going to come out here for the likes of Duke, UNC, or UVA.

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OSU Michigan is already scheduled for 12ET on Fox. So that's almost guaranteed to be a Big Noon game. So doubtful (not impossible) that gameday goes there.

Texas may have several losses by then unless they figure out their QB situation.

So who knows.

Given our lack of marquee opponents, it's very unlikely. But if things break completely right then I'd give a remote chance to the SMU game bringing GameDay. A lot would have to happen.

If we continue to pile up wins with JKS shining, his star power alone and the story of Cal being the ultimate dark horse contender might by itself be compelling enough. There are a couple of marquee matchups on Nov. 1 for Virginia, including PSU-OSU and Florida-UGA but who knows.

In any case, if we keep winning the excitement will be there, Gameday or not.

I won't speculate on GameDay. But I will say this, Pat's enthusiasm for what he experienced is strong, and maybe contagious. It's been said before, but I'll say it again, compliments to all who made that event happen and made it so successful. Cal certainly made an impression, and it was badly needed!

I think there should be at least a minimum 2 years between Gameday appearances. Last year was special. It likely won't be the same. Being back so soon would make the audience less interested and the locals less interested.

TomBear said:

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I won't speculate on GameDay. But I will say this, Pat's enthusiasm for what he experienced is strong, and maybe contagious. It's been said before, but I'll say it again, compliments to all who made that event happen and made it so successful. Cal certainly made an impression, and it was badly needed!

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It does seem like our turnout for GameDay opened a lot of eyes over at ESPN, not just McAfee. They would be happy to have a good Cal team to promote.

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I think there should be at least a minimum 2 years between Gameday appearances. Last year was special. It likely won't be the same. Being back so soon would make the audience less interested and the locals less interested.

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If we're theoretically undefeated (against SMU) and looking at the playoffs? It'll probably be bigger than last time

If we're 11-0 going into SMU, then JKS automatically is the lead contender for the Heisman.

Odds of us getting to 11-0 are around 3%-4% tops (insert Jim Carey meme...)

https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/assets/Hunting/Alligator/Files/alligator_cookbook.pdf

okaydo said:

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I think there should be at least a minimum 2 years between Gameday appearances. Last year was special. It likely won't be the same. Being back so soon would make the audience less interested and the locals less interested.

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I disagree, this year is feeling different I believe we have some unfinished business....

okaydo said:

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I think there should be at least a minimum 2 years between Gameday appearances. Last year was special. It likely won't be the same. Being back so soon would make the audience less interested and the locals less interested.

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In 2007 Oregon had Gameday twice in the span of a month

Cal has not done well with attendance on that post-Thanksgiving Saturday and I don't think any network wants to show a half-empty stadium - especially the student section.

They mainly care about attendance at the Gameday event, where we have already exceeded all expectations. Besides if we get the kind of record that will draw Gameday, the stadium will be packed as well (see the Miami game last year).

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HearstMining said:

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Cal has not done well with attendance on that post-Thanksgiving Saturday and I don't think any network wants to show a half-empty stadium - especially the student section.

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True but that attendance happened during seasons when the team was mediocre at best.

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This.

I can't remember a "significant" game that weekend when we were good (say at least 8 wins going in). Especially once that became the game after the Big Game.

But if the scenario was something like 10-1 or 11-0 Cal playing SMU for an ACC Championship Game Berth against Miami (so both would be top 10-top 12 ish teams, there is no way that game doesn't sell out.

Because it's not like that game would then be happening as an out of the blue event. The build up all season enroute to a 10 or 11 win season and all the incredible story lines that would have to have played out would ensure that game is sold out

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Strykur said:

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okaydo said:

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I think there should be at least a minimum 2 years between Gameday appearances. Last year was special. It likely won't be the same. Being back so soon would make the audience less interested and the locals less interested.

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In 2007 Oregon had Gameday twice in the span of a month

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It's Oregon, a top tier school. It's Eugene. What else are they going to do?

I think last year was boosted by Bay Areans experiencing something they haven't really experienced before. (I believe Stanford has only hosted once). It was widely covered by local outlets. But the crowd may not be as big this time around.

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The football expectations and potential are higher now. Last year there was a lot of excitement around Gameday because the fan base felt that the program was showing signs of life and no longer a pushover, but this time around the talk is of playoff potential, and lots more optimism with Knowlton gone, Rivera in charge and the brain trust on the coaching staff. It's a feeling that the fan base has only experienced twice in the last 40+ years under Snyder and Tedford.

Rece Davis has been hosting College GameDay with ESPN for over a decade.

Today, he said the show he did in Berkeley last October with Cal fans is the best one he’s ever done. You can still catch him on a telecast singing Ott to Go.

Take a bow Calgorithm. We made magic. pic.twitter.com/VXglCeFj3s

— Avinash Kunnath (@avinashkunnath) September 17, 2025

This will not get better if we continue to get stronger. Retweet and like pic.twitter.com/aJZjRDauaH

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okaydo said:

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Strykur said:

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okaydo said:

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I think there should be at least a minimum 2 years between Gameday appearances. Last year was special. It likely won't be the same. Being back so soon would make the audience less interested and the locals less interested.

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In 2007 Oregon had Gameday twice in the span of a month

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It's Oregon, a top tier school. It's Eugene. What else are they going to do?

I think last year was boosted by Bay Areans experiencing something they haven't really experienced before. (I believe Stanford has only hosted once). It was widely covered by local outlets. But the crowd may not be as big this time around.

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The football expectations and potential are higher now. Last year there was a lot of excitement around Gameday because the fan base felt that the program was showing signs of life and no longer a pushover, but this time around the talk is of playoff potential, and lots more optimism with Knowlton gone, Rivera in charge and the brain trust on the coaching staff. It's a feeling that the fan base has only experienced twice in the last 40+ years under Snyder and Tedford.

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You forget, we had the returning Pac-12 rushing leader in Ott, underrated hometown hero "The Jet " the Calgorithm and "Ott to Go" and Mendoza was playing out of his mind, this board absolutely loved him throwing to great TEs and WRs including breakout freshman Nyzaiah Hunter. On defense we had "The Takers" and Uluave. We beat Auburn on the road. All playing our first season in the ACC.

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Cal88 said:

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okaydo said:

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Strykur said:

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okaydo said:

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I think there should be at least a minimum 2 years between Gameday appearances. Last year was special. It likely won't be the same. Being back so soon would make the audience less interested and the locals less interested.

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In 2007 Oregon had Gameday twice in the span of a month

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It's Oregon, a top tier school. It's Eugene. What else are they going to do?

I think last year was boosted by Bay Areans experiencing something they haven't really experienced before. (I believe Stanford has only hosted once). It was widely covered by local outlets. But the crowd may not be as big this time around.

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The football expectations and potential are higher now. Last year there was a lot of excitement around Gameday because the fan base felt that the program was showing signs of life and no longer a pushover, but this time around the talk is of playoff potential, and lots more optimism with Knowlton gone, Rivera in charge and the brain trust on the coaching staff. It's a feeling that the fan base has only experienced twice in the last 40+ years under Snyder and Tedford.

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You forget, we had the returning Pac-12 rushing leader in Ott, underrated hometown hero "The Jet " the Calgorithm and "Ott to Go" and Mendoza was playing out of his mind, this board absolutely loved him throwing to great TEs and WRs including breakout freshman Nyzaiah Hunter. On defense we had "The Takers" and Uluave. We beat Auburn on the road. All playing our first season in the ACC.

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this year is better

bearsandgiants said:

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calumnus said:

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Cal88 said:

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okaydo said:

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Strykur said:

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okaydo said:

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I think there should be at least a minimum 2 years between Gameday appearances. Last year was special. It likely won't be the same. Being back so soon would make the audience less interested and the locals less interested.

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In 2007 Oregon had Gameday twice in the span of a month

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It's Oregon, a top tier school. It's Eugene. What else are they going to do?

I think last year was boosted by Bay Areans experiencing something they haven't really experienced before. (I believe Stanford has only hosted once). It was widely covered by local outlets. But the crowd may not be as big this time around.

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The football expectations and potential are higher now. Last year there was a lot of excitement around Gameday because the fan base felt that the program was showing signs of life and no longer a pushover, but this time around the talk is of playoff potential, and lots more optimism with Knowlton gone, Rivera in charge and the brain trust on the coaching staff. It's a feeling that the fan base has only experienced twice in the last 40+ years under Snyder and Tedford.

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You forget, we had the returning Pac-12 rushing leader in Ott, underrated hometown hero "The Jet " the Calgorithm and "Ott to Go" and Mendoza was playing out of his mind, this board absolutely loved him throwing to great TEs and WRs including breakout freshman Nyzaiah Hunter. On defense we had "The Takers" and Uluave. We beat Auburn on the road. All playing our first season in the ACC.

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this year is better

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We had also lost in dispiriting fashion to a bad-looking FSU team in the previous game, though, and yeah it turned out they were very bad. But that was in Game 4. So let's see what that looks like for us this year.

bearsandgiants said:

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calumnus said:

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Cal88 said:

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okaydo said:

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Strykur said:

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okaydo said:

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I think there should be at least a minimum 2 years between Gameday appearances. Last year was special. It likely won't be the same. Being back so soon would make the audience less interested and the locals less interested.

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In 2007 Oregon had Gameday twice in the span of a month

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It's Oregon, a top tier school. It's Eugene. What else are they going to do?

I think last year was boosted by Bay Areans experiencing something they haven't really experienced before. (I believe Stanford has only hosted once). It was widely covered by local outlets. But the crowd may not be as big this time around.

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The football expectations and potential are higher now. Last year there was a lot of excitement around Gameday because the fan base felt that the program was showing signs of life and no longer a pushover, but this time around the talk is of playoff potential, and lots more optimism with Knowlton gone, Rivera in charge and the brain trust on the coaching staff. It's a feeling that the fan base has only experienced twice in the last 40+ years under Snyder and Tedford.

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You forget, we had the returning Pac-12 rushing leader in Ott, underrated hometown hero "The Jet " the Calgorithm and "Ott to Go" and Mendoza was playing out of his mind, this board absolutely loved him throwing to great TEs and WRs including breakout freshman Nyzaiah Hunter. On defense we had "The Takers" and Uluave. We beat Auburn on the road. All playing our first season in the ACC.

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this year is better

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Better be, but part of that view at this point is that hindsight is 20-20 and we know how last year's almost as easy ACC schedule went.

Last year we had poor OL, awful PK and problems with coaching on offense. 9 points against the worst FSU team in their entire modern history, that was pathetic.

This year the defense seems to have reloaded, some new stars like Masses and Bush, and solid well-coached team D. The only dropoff from last year seems to be at WR, although that may improve. ST vastly improved, OL improved, playcalling, preparation on O improved, and we also have the most talented QB in the NCAA, who also happens to be unusually mature for a true freshman...

Imagine what this Cal team would have done at Talahassee last year, they would have won by 3-4 TDs, and would have kept scoring against Miami, we would have closed the deal before the 4th quarter. This year's team would have been 9-3 or 10-2 last year.

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Imagine what this Cal team would have done at Talahassee last year, they would have won by 3-4 TDs, and would have kept scoring against Miami, we would have closed the deal before the 4th quarter. This year's team would have been 9-3 or 10-2 last year.

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Just upgrade the kicking game and we have 10 wins last year

sycasey said:

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HearstMining said:

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Cal has not done well with attendance on that post-Thanksgiving Saturday and I don't think any network wants to show a half-empty stadium - especially the student section.

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True but that attendance happened during seasons when the team was mediocre at best.

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I don't think it will be a good turnout.
Most students go home for Thanksgiving.

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Cal88 said:

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Imagine what this Cal team would have done at Talahassee last year, they would have won by 3-4 TDs, and would have kept scoring against Miami, we would have closed the deal before the 4th quarter. This year's team would have been 9-3 or 10-2 last year.

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Just upgrade the kicking game and we have 10 wins last year

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What could have been if we had just given Bhaghani the scholarship that he earned.

Y'all, if we're undefeated (or close to it) at that point in the season, attendance will take care of itself. Sure, plenty of students will be offsite, but many more would make the effort to be there than otherwise.

One game at a time…

Go Bears!