How to Watch Cal vs. SMU: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025

Updated Nov. 29, 2025 7:28 p.m. ET

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The California Golden Bears (6-5) will take on Jordan Hudson and the SMU Mustangs (8-3) on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Interested in watching this game? You can find it on ESPN2.

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How to Watch SMU vs. Cal

When: Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California
TV Channel: ESPN2
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

SMU's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. East Texas A&M	W 42-13
9/6/2025	vs. Baylor	L 48-45
9/13/2025	at Missouri State	W 28-10
9/20/2025	at TCU	L 35-24
10/4/2025	vs. Syracuse	W 31-18
10/11/2025	vs. Stanford	W 34-10
10/18/2025	at Clemson	W 35-24
10/25/2025	at Wake Forest	L 13-12
11/1/2025	vs. Miami (FL)	W 26-20
11/8/2025	at Boston College	W 45-13
11/22/2025	vs. Louisville	W 38-6
11/29/2025	at California	-

SMU 2025 Stats & Insights

SMU is averaging 413.7 yards per game on offense, which ranks 45th in the FBS. On defense, the Mustangs rank 77th, giving up 385 yards per contest.
SMU has struggled defensively against the pass, ranking third-worst in the FBS (280.5 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Mustangs rank 15th-best on offense, averaging 286.5 passing yards per game.
The Mustangs sport the 31st-ranked offense this year (32.7 points per game), and they've been more effective defensively, ranking 22nd-best with just 19.1 points allowed per game.
Defensively, the Mustangs have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 18th-best by surrendering just 104.5 per game. They rank 102nd on offense (127.2 rushing yards per game).
SMU ranks 69th in third-down percentage this season (39.9%), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with a 33.5% third-down percentage allowed.
With 27 forced turnovers (second in the FBS) against 15 turnovers committed (73rd in the FBS), the Mustangs' +12 turnover margin is the sixth-best in college football.

SMU 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kevin Jennings	QB	3,113 YDS (66.1%) / 24 TD / 9 INT 28 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 2.5 RUSH YPG
Tomarion Harden	RB	702 YDS / 6 TD / 63.8 YPG / 4.6 YPC 16 REC / 80 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 11.4 REC YPG
Jordan Hudson	WR	50 REC / 691 YDS / 5 TD / 76.8 YPG
Yamir Knight	WR	43 REC / 504 YDS / 5 TD / 45.8 YPG
Ahmaad Moses	DB	67 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 5 INT
Isaiah Smith	DL	36 TKL / 11 TFL / 9 SACK
Isaiah Nwokobia	DB	64 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Cam Robertson	DL	32 TKL / 6 TFL / 5 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	L 45-21
10/17/2025	vs. North Carolina	W 21-18
10/24/2025	at Virginia Tech	L 42-34
11/1/2025	vs. Virginia	L 31-21
11/8/2025	at Louisville	W 29-26
11/22/2025	at Stanford	L 31-10
11/29/2025	vs. SMU	-

Cal 2025 Stats & Insights

Cal ranks 106th with 337.8 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 46th with 348.3 total yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
From an offensive standpoint, Cal is posting 264.7 passing yards per contest (30th-ranked). It ranks 32nd in the FBS defensively (192.5 passing yards surrendered per game).
From an offensive standpoint, the Golden Bears are compiling 23.6 points per contest (97th-ranked). They rank 76th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (25.7 points surrendered per game).
The Golden Bears rank worst in rushing yards per game (73.1), but they've been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 80th in the FBS with 155.7 rushing yards conceded per contest.
Cal is putting up a 38.5% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (81st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 39.5% third-down rate (71st-ranked) on defense.
The Golden Bears sport a -3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 91st in the FBS.

Cal 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kendrick Raphael	RB	751 YDS / 11 TD / 68.3 YPG / 4.1 YPC 26 REC / 178 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 17.8 REC YPG
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele	QB	2,779 YDS (62.1%) / 13 TD / 9 INT -135 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / -12.3 RUSH YPG
Jacob De Jesus	WR	86 REC / 787 YDS / 4 TD / 71.5 YPG
Trond Grizzell	WR	45 REC / 669 YDS / 1 TD / 60.8 YPG
Cade Uluave	LB	66 TKL / 9 TFL / 3 SACK
Luke Ferrelli	LB	41 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Dru Polidore	DB	36 TKL / 2 TFL
Hezekiah Masses	DB	23 TKL / 1 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD