Virginia, Cal Clash in First-Ever Matchup Amidst Strong 2025 Seasons

The Cincinnati Bearcats, holding a 7-1 record with a seven-game winning streak, will face the Utah Utes on November 1 at 10:15 p.m. ET in a night game on ESPN, marking their first-ever meeting. Meanwhile, the No. 16 Virginia Cavaliers, also 7-1 and undefeated in ACC play, are set to play the California Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium on November 1, with kickoff at 12:45 p.m. Pacific (3:45 p.m. ET) on ESPN2. Virginia has shown resilience in close games this season, winning multiple overtime matches, and their coach Tony Elliott emphasized the team's determination despite injuries to key players. California enters the game needing one more win to become bowl eligible and has struggled with a 5-3 overall record. Both matchups highlight strong performances by the visiting teams with Cincinnati contending for the Big 12 lead and Virginia aiming to maintain its highest AP ranking since 2007. The Bearcats and Cavaliers games are prominent fixtures in college football’s November schedule, drawing attention for their competitive stakes and broadcast on ESPN networks.