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Cal vs. Clemson: Tossup Game Looms
21 Sep
Summary
- Cal is a 1.5-point underdog against Clemson.
- Both teams have identical 2-1 records this season.
- Clemson's freshman QB Tait Reynolds is expected to start.
The upcoming Friday night football game between Cal and Clemson in Berkeley is anticipated to be a closely contested matchup, with initial odds favoring Clemson by just 1.5 points. Both Cal and Clemson currently hold identical 2-1 overall records and 1-0 in the ACC, highlighting the significance of this conference clash.
Clemson is expected to start freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds, who made his first career start last Saturday and led the Tigers to a comeback victory. Cal, meanwhile, will rely on quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who had a strong performance in their recent win. The game is seen as a crucial opportunity for Cal to demonstrate its progress early in the Tosh Lupoi era against a nationally recognized opponent on home turf.
Both teams finished the previous season with identical 7-6 records and 4-4 in the ACC. This historical parity, combined with their current identical records, reinforces the expectation that Friday's game will be a virtual tossup, offering a compelling contest for fans on national television.
