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No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38 || cal vs miami
Witness the incredible comeback as No. 8 Miami pulls off a stunning rally, overcoming a 25-point deficit to defeat California 39-38 in a thrilling college football showdown. Relive the excitement of this epic battle, where Miami showcased resilience, determination, and sheer willpower to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Watch the key moments, game-changing plays, and last-minute heroics that defined this unforgettable matchup. Get insights into the strategies, player performances, and coaching decisions that turned the tide in Miami's favor.

This game will go down in history as one of the most remarkable comebacks in college football. Join us as we break down every exciting detail and celebrate Miami's never-give-up attitude.

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00:00Number 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39 to 38 with 26 seconds remaining
00:07Cam Ward found Elijah Arroyo for a 5-yard touchdown pass
00:12Number 8 Miami overcame a 25-point deficit in the second half to defeat, California
00:183938 on Saturday night the Golden Bears
00:213-2 0-2 ACC who were about to win their second game against a top-10 team in the previous 21 seasons
00:28Appeared to be having the most historic day of their lives when Ward led four straight touchdown drives to end the game and
00:36Ruin what looked to be the most momentous day in years?
00:40The Bears hosted ESPN's college game day for the first time
00:45Instead after rallying from a 35-10 deficit in the third quarter
00:50Ward ensured that the unusually large sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium left
00:56dissatisfied
00:57Following their thrilling victory over Virginia Tech last week which required a replay review the Hurricanes
01:046-0 2-0 now had their second straight thrilling triumph with
01:091028 remaining Ward hit Isaiah Horton for an 18-yard touchdown pass cutting the lead to
01:163825 with
01:17404 remaining Ward scrambled in from 24 yards out to make it a six-point game
01:23After being spared a potential targeting call on instant replay the Hurricanes forced a punt on
01:29The first play of the subsequent drive Ward hit Xavier Restrepo for a 77-yard pass
01:35Moving Miami into the red zone the Hurricanes were aided by a personal foul
01:40But Ward's short pass to Joshisa Trader on a third and 20 went for 22 yards down to the three
01:47Miami took the lead two plays later when Ward connected with Arroyo on a jump pass
01:53After overcoming a pick six that helped put Miami in a big hole in the third quarter
01:58Ward finished 33 for 53 for 437 yards with two touchdown passes and a touchdown run
02:06Fernando Mendoza made a number of huge plays against the Miami team. He grew up rooting for but it wasn't enough
02:12Mendoza threw a 57-yard TD pass to Jack Endres in the first quarter and had a 51 yarder to Tron Grizzel
02:20That set up Jaden Ott's five-yard run that gave Cal a 14-7 lead
02:25Halfway through the second quarter Ott scored once more on a 66 yard catch and run on a fourth and one play in the third
02:33Quarter Mendoza found Jevian Thomas for a 59-yard pass which set up Chandler Rodgers for a nine-yard touchdown run
02:41However, Cal punted on its opening two possessions in the fourth quarter and Mendoza's interception in the final seconds put an end to it
02:49The lesson learned Miami in an effort to position themselves as a title contender
02:54The Hurricanes are off to their third six nil start in the last 20 seasons having done so in
03:012017 and 2013
03:03California since the start of the 2004 season the Bears have lost 10 straight games against ranked teams and are
03:11126 against top 10 teams their lone victory came against Washington State in 2017
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