Miami (FL) football heads back into ACC play in Week 6 after barely escaping an upset against Virginia Tech last Friday. However, this time around, the Hurricanes won’t be facing a traditional ACC opponent. Instead, they’ll take on one of the conference’s newest west coast members: the California Golden Bears.
After spending three of their first five games at home, the No. 8 Hurricanes (5-0) are on the road this week for their longest trip of the season, traveling to Berkeley to face Cal (3-1). Adding to the unusual circumstances, kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. EST, an adjustment not just for Miami’s players but for their fanbase as well.
The cross-country travel and late game time inject a sense of intrigue—and perhaps some anxiety—into this matchup. Miami fans had to hold their breath last week, hoping the ACC officials would overturn a questionable call in their favor to secure the win over the Hokies. Now, they face a different kind of test on the west coast…