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Week 9: vs California (Nov. 8th)
Cal has one of the easier schedules in the ACC as it avoids Florida State, Georgia Tech, Miami, and Clemson. The Golden Bears are off to a 3-1 start in 2025 and had the fifth-best odds to win the ACC before their loss to San Diego State last night. However, even if Cal starts hot in the ACC, they will eventually be exposed by the Cardinals.
Louisville will host Cal in Week 9, and the Cardinals should torch this weaker defense. The Cardinals will have Clemson and SMU back-to-back after Cal, and it will be crucial for them not to overlook the Golden Bears. Expect a closer game than fans may like, but a win in the second half, as this offense will find the endzone and make it a two-score game.
Prediction: Louisville 30 Cal 17