The California Golden Bears (3-4, 2-2 ACC) face off against the No. 23 SMU Mustangs (5-1, 3-1 ACC) in a challenging game.
Cal faces its second nationally ranked team in a row after losing to its first top-25 team last week. Meanwhile, SMU, which only joined a “Power Four” major conference in 2024, has a perfect 10-0 record against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents at home.
Here is how you can watch Cal v. SMU college football Saturday morning.
How to watch Cal v. SMU college football
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Kick-Off Time: 11 a.m. Central
Where: Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas
TV: The CW
Radio: KSFO 810 AM; Channel 263 on SiriusXM Radio or Channel 973 on the SiriusXM app and website; The Varsity Network app; or the official Cal Bears YouTube channel
How to watch Cal v. SMU college football online
The Cal v. SMU college football game will air on The CW.
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Okay seriously: the article shld note rhat the CW is broadcast channel 4 in the Bay Area. Yeah seriously. The game is on KRON, channel 4. Like it was when some of us were kids.
The CW, nice. I only hope the reruns of The Wayans Bros. don't go over and they put the game on before kickoff.