- SMU (5-1) is hot — 3-game win streak and 4-0 at home — powered by a prolific passing attack led by Jennings with Fiser as the red-zone target.
- Cal (3-4) has struggled on the ground but can move the ball through the air with Sagapolutele and a defense that forces turnovers, so they could stay close.
- Game is Saturday, Oct. 24 at 12:00 p.m. ET at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, airing on The CW.