It’s the Clemson Tigers versus the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Location: California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA
- TV Channels: ESPN
How to Watch Clemson Tigers vs. California Golden Bears on September 25, 2026
You can watch the California Golden Bears take on the Clemson Tigers live on DIRECTV on ESPN on September 25, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET.
Clemson (2-1) at California (2-1) — Game Preview
Clemson brings a 2-1 record across the country to California Memorial Stadium on Friday night, where California waits at 2-1 as well. Neither program sits in the top 25 this week, so a late-night win in Berkeley carries real weight for whichever side wants to climb back into the national conversation.
The quarterback contrast is stark, with Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele completing 72 of 108 passes for 866 yards and 7 touchdowns for the Golden Bears while Tait Reynolds has thrown for 415 yards on 40 of 62 passing with 1 touchdown and 1 interception for the Tigers. That gap puts the burden on Clemson to find balance on the ground, and Gideon Davidson gives them a way to do it after piling up 187 yards on 37 carries.
California answers with Adam Mohammed, whose 285 yards and 3 touchdowns on 60 carries make the Golden Bears harder to key on than a pass-first label suggests. Up front, Will Heldt and his 4 sacks represent Clemson’s clearest path to rattling Sagapolutele in the pocket. A 10:30 PM ET kickoff at home gives California a familiar setting while the Tigers play well past their usual body clock.
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What Time is the Clemson Tigers vs. California Golden Bears Game Today?
The Clemson Tigers vs. California Golden Bears game starts at 10:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Clemson Tigers vs. California Golden Bears?
You can watch Clemson Tigers vs. California Golden Bears on ESPN.
Players to Watch: Clemson Tigers vs. California Golden Bears
Clemson Tigers
Tait Reynolds — QB. Through three games Reynolds has completed 40 of 62 attempts for 415 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Keeping pace with a productive California passing game likely means more from the Clemson quarterback in Berkeley.
Gideon Davidson — RB. Carrying the ball 37 times for 187 yards and 1 touchdown, Davidson has been a steady engine in the Tigers’ backfield. Sustained drives built around him would keep Sagapolutele on the sideline.
Will Heldt — DE. With 4 sacks already, Heldt is the pass rusher California’s protection has to account for on every snap. His ability to collapse the edge could decide how comfortable the Golden Bears’ passing game looks.
California Golden Bears
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele — QB. The Golden Bears’ offense runs through Sagapolutele, who has completed 72 of 108 passes for 866 yards and 7 touchdowns against 2 interceptions. Protecting him from Clemson’s pass rush is the matchup to follow.
Adam Mohammed — RB. Mohammed has turned 60 carries into 285 yards and 3 touchdowns, giving California a physical complement to its aerial attack. Early success on the ground would open play-action looks for his quarterback.
Nate Burrell — DL. Burrell has recorded 1 sack on the interior of the California front. Winning at the line against Davidson and the Clemson run game is his most important assignment Friday night.
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