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How to watch Minnesota Football vs. California: Time, Channel, Stream, and more

IMG_3870by: Dylan Callaghan-Croley8 hours agoDylanCCOn3
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Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Anthony Smith (0) celebrates a sack against the Buffalo Bulls during the first half of the game at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Minnesota Golden Gophers hit the road for the first time this season as they take on the ACC’s California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday evening in Berkeley, California.

Game / Broadcast Details

Where: Berkley, California

Stadium: California Memorial Stadium (52,428)

Time: 9:30 p.m. CT

Television: ESPN

Radio: KFAN 100.3 | Mike Grimm, Darrell Thompson, Justin Gaard

Odds: Minnesota is a 2.5-point favorite over California with the total currently set at 43.5 points according to BetMGM.

How to watch, stream Minnesota vs California

This week’s game will be televised on ESPN. Since the Gophers are playing against California in Berkeley, ESPN has the rights to the game. For viewers who are on the go and not at home, they can stream the game on the ESPN app. Calling the game for the Worldwide Leader will be Dave Fleming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (Analyst), and Stormy Buonantony (reporter).

Fans can also listen to the game on KFAN 100.3 with Mike Grimm, Darrell Thompson, and Justin Gaard on the call.

Weather

Saturday is supposed to be a perfect day, weather-wise, in Berkeley with a high of 73 as well as a low of 59. No precipitation is expected, while wind gusts coming off the bay will be in the low teens.

Follow along with Gophers Nation

Gophers Nation will have live updates on the Gophers’ season opener throughout pregame, through P.J. Fleck and the players’ postgame press conference. Gophers Nation subscribers can chat with the staff and Gophers fans on the Inside Gophers Nation forum.

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