How to Watch Louisville vs. Cal: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 8, 2025

Updated Nov. 8, 2025 5:28 p.m. ET

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The California Golden Bears (5-4) will take on Chris Bell and the Louisville Cardinals (7-1) on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Tune in to ESPN2 to watch the Cardinals battle the Golden Bears.

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How to Watch Louisville vs. Cal

When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky
TV Channel: ESPN2
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Louisville's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Eastern Kentucky	W 51-17
9/5/2025	vs. James Madison	W 28-14
9/20/2025	vs. Bowling Green	W 40-17
9/27/2025	at Pittsburgh	W 34-27
10/4/2025	vs. Virginia	L 30-27
10/17/2025	at Miami (FL)	W 24-21
10/25/2025	vs. Boston College	W 38-24
11/1/2025	at Virginia Tech	W 28-16
11/8/2025	vs. California	-
11/14/2025	vs. Clemson	-
11/22/2025	at SMU	-
11/29/2025	vs. Kentucky	-

Louisville 2025 Stats & Insights

On defense, Louisville has been a top-25 unit, ranking 11th-best by surrendering just 280.5 yards per game. The offense ranks 58th (407.8 yards per game).
Louisville ranks 47th in passing yards this season (252 per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 13th-best in the FBS with 167.9 passing yards allowed per game.
The Cardinals are putting up 33.8 points per game on offense, which ranks them 33rd in the FBS. On defense, they rank 34th, giving up 20.8 points per game.
The Cardinals rank 67th in run offense (155.8 rushing yards per game) and 27th in run defense (112.6 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
Louisville ranks 65th in third-down percentage this season (40.6%), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with a 32.1% third-down percentage allowed.
With 16 forced turnovers (19th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (97th in the FBS), the Cardinals' +3 turnover margin ranks 41st in college football.

Louisville 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Miller Moss	QB	1,929 YDS (65.3%) / 11 TD / 6 INT -66 RUSH YDS / 6 RUSH TD / -8.3 RUSH YPG
Chris Bell	WR	56 REC / 743 YDS / 6 TD / 92.9 YPG
Isaac Brown	RB	782 YDS / 5 TD / 97.8 YPG / 8.6 YPC 11 REC / 42 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.5 REC YPG
Keyjuan Brown	RB	321 YDS / 6 TD / 45.9 YPG / 6.2 YPC 8 REC / 99 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 16.5 REC YPG
TJ Quinn	LB	57 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT
Antonio Watts	LB	30 TKL / 4 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 3 INT
D'Angelo Hutchinson	DB	54 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Clev Lubin	DL	32 TKL / 2 TFL / 3.5 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	-
11/22/2025	at Stanford	-
11/29/2025	vs. SMU	-

Cal 2025 Stats & Insights

With 332.4 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Cal ranks 109th in the FBS in 2025. Defensively, it ranks 56th, surrendering 355.3 total yards per game.
Cal is putting up 253 passing yards per contest on offense this season (44th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 199.1 passing yards per contest (41st-ranked) on defense.
In terms of points scored the Golden Bears rank 89th in the FBS (24.6 points per game), and they are 73rd on the other side of the ball (25.1 points allowed per contest).
The Golden Bears' running game has been sputtering, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 79.4 rushing yards per game. They have been more productive on defense, surrendering 156.2 rushing yards per contest (86th-ranked).
Cal is generating a 37.5% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (89th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 39.7% third-down rate (81st-ranked) on defense.
With 11 forced turnovers (57th in the FBS) and 12 turnovers committed (81st in the FBS) this season, the Golden Bears rank 78th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.

Cal 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kendrick Raphael	RB	621 YDS / 10 TD / 69 YPG / 4.2 YPC 17 REC / 129 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 16.1 REC YPG
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele	QB	2,187 YDS (61.1%) / 11 TD / 9 INT -96 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / -10.7 RUSH YPG
Jacob De Jesus	WR	56 REC / 533 YDS / 3 TD / 59.2 YPG
Mason Mini	TE	34 REC / 382 YDS / 4 TD / 42.4 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
Cam Sidney	DB	27 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT