Clemson and Cal prepare for ACC matchup in Berkeley

The Clemson Tigers and California Golden Bears are scheduled to meet this Friday night at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley for an ACC matchup. Both teams enter the contest with 2-1 records.

Injury concerns impact both rosters. For Cal, running back Carter Vargas and defensive lineman Nate Burrell are both listed as doubtful. Clemson may be missing starting cornerback Corian Gipson and defensive tackle Devarrick Woods, both of whom are questionable.

Looking ahead to the postseason, experts remain divided on the Golden Bears' bowl eligibility. While some analysts project potential appearances in the Poinsettia, Armed Forces, or New Mexico Bowls, others predict Cal will not participate in a postseason game.