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Week 1 • August 31, 2025, 02:30 AM UTC
California @ Oregon State
0-0
ACC
Power Rank: -3.8
34 FINAL 15
0-0
Pac-12
Power Rank: -10.9
California covered by 21.5 | Game went Under by 3.5
California @ Oregon State Preview

General Information

Week: Week 1
Kick Off (at stadium): 07:30 PM PDT
Stadium: Reser Stadium
Capacity: 35,548
Elevation: 233 ft
HFA Rating: 3.2
Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

Betting Information

Spread Oregon State -2.5
Total (O/U) 52.5
Expected Score CAL 25.0 - 27.5 ORST
Power Rank Implied Line California +7.1
Prediction Markets California 50% Oregon State 50% Win Chance (Kalshi)

Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

41.7°F

Wind Chill: 41.6°F
Wind: 1.1 mph NNW
Gusts: 2.5 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 91%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

California (Away)

This Week: 464.7 miles
Last Week: Home Game
Season Total: 464.7 miles
Body Clock Time: 19:30
Rest Days: No Prior

Oregon State (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: 664.4 miles
Season Total: 664.4 miles
Body Clock Time: 19:30
Rest Days: No Prior

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Betting Information
Current Line Oregon State -2.5
Total Points 52.5
Blue Chip Analytics Power Rating
California -3.8
Oregon State -10.9
✈️ Travel Impact
Away Team Travel 465 mi
Home Team Travel 0 mi
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🏟️ HFA: Reser Stadium
Capacity 35,548
Elevation 233 ft
🌤️ Weather: Partly Cloudy
Temperature 41.7°F
Wind Speed 1.1 mph
Your Line Oregon State -7.1
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College Football Lines - Factors and Insights

California

Kendrick Raphael emerges as featured back

Transfer RB Kendrick Raphael had a breakout performance with 131 rushing yards and a TD on 7.3 YPC, a massive improvement from his 37-yard debut. This establishes him as the primary ground threat and gives Cal a reliable rushing attack heading into tougher competition.

Dominant defensive performance against overmatched opponent

Cal's defense shut out Texas Southern from touchdowns for the first time since 2021, limiting them to 194 total yards and 3-of-14 on third downs. However, this came against an FCS opponent, so the true test of defensive improvement will come against Minnesota.

Freshman QB Sagapolutele shows steady development

True freshman QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw for 259 yards with one interception and added a rushing TD, building on his three-TD debut last week. His continued development will be crucial as Cal faces stronger competition in Big Ten play.

Perfect 2-0 start builds momentum but questions remain

Cal is 2-0 for the first time in recent memory, but coach Wilcox emphasized many areas need improvement despite the blowout win. The team's true capabilities will be tested against Minnesota, their first Power 4 opponent of the season.