Two of the biggest factors on the minds of many California Golden Bears this Saturday have less to do with the football field and the conditions that surround the game. Namely, the start time, and the weather.
Start time: Cal is getting an early start for the first time in a long-time. Their last 9 a.m. Pacific start was against Ohio State in 2012, a 35-28 loss. They also lost a 9 a.m. kickoff against Maryland in 2008, but did win a 9 a.m. kickoff against Minnesota. All the games were decided by a score.
Cal is leaving early for North Carolina, travelling a day early to Chapel Hill this Thursday morning.