Cal Bears Suffer Heartbreaking Loss to Miami

Cal's football team suffered a heartbreaking 39-38 loss to No. 8 Miami after squandering a 25-point lead in the second half, despite the initial excitement surrounding ESPN's 'College GameDay' visit to Berkeley. The Golden Bears led 38-18 early in the fourth quarter, but Miami quarterback Cam Ward led a dramatic comeback, scoring three touchdowns in the final period, including a decisive 5-yard pass to Elijah Arroyo with just 26 seconds left. This victory marked Miami's biggest comeback since 2003 and maintained their unbeaten record this season. Cal's promising start, highlighted by Fernando Mendoza's 285 passing yards, ended with a late-game interception that sealed their fate. The loss leaves Cal with a 3-2 record in their first Atlantic Coast Conference season, while Miami improved to 6-0. The Bears will need to regroup as they prepare to face Pitt on their upcoming East Coast trip.