How to Watch Cal vs. Duke: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 4, 2025

Updated Oct. 4, 2025 9:28 p.m. ET

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The California Golden Bears (4-1) play on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET at California Memorial Stadium against Darian Mensah and the Duke Blue Devils (3-2). You should head to ESPN in order to see this matchup.

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How to Watch Duke vs. Cal

When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Duke's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	vs. Elon	W 45-17
9/6/2025	vs. Illinois	L 45-19
9/13/2025	at Tulane	L 34-27
9/20/2025	vs. North Carolina State	W 45-33
9/27/2025	at Syracuse	W 38-3
10/4/2025	at California	-
10/18/2025	vs. Georgia Tech	-
11/1/2025	at Clemson	-
11/8/2025	at UConn	-
11/15/2025	vs. Virginia	-
11/22/2025	at North Carolina	-
11/29/2025	vs. Wake Forest	-

Duke 2025 Stats & Insights

Offensively, Duke has been a top-25 unit, ranking 16th-best in the FBS by putting up 471.8 yards per game. The defense ranks 100th (393.8 yards allowed per game).
While Duke ranks 24th-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 254.2 passing yards allowed per game, it's been a different story offensively, as the offensive unit ranks 11th-best in the FBS (319 passing yards per game).
Offensively, the Blue Devils rank 42nd in the FBS with 34.8 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 87th in points allowed (393.8 points allowed per contest).
From an offensive standpoint, the Blue Devils rank 76th in the FBS with 152.8 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 66th in rushing yards allowed per contest (139.6).
On offense, Duke ranks 43rd in the FBS with a 44.8% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team's defense ranks 105th in third-down percentage allowed (139.6).
With eight forced turnovers (35th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (82nd in the FBS), the Blue Devils' +1 turnover margin ranks 52nd in college football.

Duke 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Darian Mensah	QB	1,573 YDS (69.1%) / 13 TD / 2 INT
Nate Sheppard	RB	356 YDS / 2 TD / 71.2 YPG / 8.1 YPC 13 REC / 96 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 19.2 REC YPG
Cooper Barkate	WR	21 REC / 409 YDS / 3 TD / 81.8 YPG
Anderson Castle	RB	235 YDS / 4 TD / 47 YPG / 7.3 YPC 11 REC / 80 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 16 REC YPG
Vincent Anthony Jr.	DL	15 TKL / 6 TFL / 5 SACK
Caleb Weaver	DB	38 TKL / 0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
DaShawn Stone	DB	35 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Jaiden Francois	LB	32 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK

Cal's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	at Oregon State	W 34-15
9/6/2025	vs. Texas Southern	W 35-3
9/13/2025	vs. Minnesota	W 27-14
9/20/2025	at San Diego State	L 34-0
9/27/2025	at Boston College	W 28-24
10/4/2025	vs. Duke	-
10/17/2025	vs. North Carolina	-
10/24/2025	at Virginia Tech	-
11/1/2025	vs. Virginia	-
11/8/2025	at Louisville	-
11/22/2025	at Stanford	-
11/29/2025	vs. SMU	-

Cal 2025 Stats & Insights

With 364.8 total yards per game on offense, Cal ranks 85th in the FBS in 2025. On defense, it ranks 31st, giving up 307.2 total yards per game.
From an offensive standpoint, Cal is posting 255.4 passing yards per game (53rd-ranked). It ranks 50th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (195.8 passing yards given up per game).
In terms of points scored the Golden Bears rank 92nd in the FBS (24.8 points per game), and they are 32nd on the other side of the ball (18 points allowed per game).
The Golden Bears' rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting 109.4 rushing yards per game, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 33rd with 111.4 rushing yards conceded per contest.
From an offensive angle, Cal is posting a 38.8% third-down conversion rate (81st-ranked). It ranks 35th in the FBS on defense (32.8% third-down rate allowed).
The Golden Bears have a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 52nd in the FBS.

Cal 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele	QB	1,234 YDS (61.6%) / 8 TD / 4 INT 21 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 4.2 RUSH YPG
Kendrick Raphael	RB	356 YDS / 2 TD / 71.2 YPG / 4.7 YPC
Trond Grizzell	WR	20 REC / 344 YDS / 1 TD / 68.8 YPG
Mason Mini	TE	23 REC / 223 YDS / 3 TD / 44.6 YPG
Cade Uluave	LB	26 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 SACK
Hezekiah Masses	DB	14 TKL / 0 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD
Ryan McCulloch	LB	10 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Luke Ferrelli	LB	15 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD