Week 4 • September 21, 2025, 02:30 AM UTC
3-0
ACC
Power Rank: -3.2
0 FINAL 34
1-1
MW
Power Rank: 1.6
San Diego State covered by 46.5 | Game went Under by 14.5
California @ San Diego State Preview

General Information

Week: Week 4
Kick Off (at stadium): 07:30 PM PDT
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Capacity: 35,000
Elevation: 89 ft
HFA Rating: 2.2
Playing Surface: Unknown

Betting Information

Spread California -12.5
Total (O/U) 48.5
Expected Score CAL 30.5 - 18.0 SDSU
Power Rank Implied Line San Diego State +4.8
Prediction Markets California 84% Win Chance (Kalshi)

Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

62.2°F

Feels Like: 62.2°F
Wind: 4.5 mph SW
Gusts: 6.9 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 64%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

California (Away)

This Week: 454.7 miles
Last Week: Home Game
Season Total: 1384.0 miles
Body Clock Time: 19:30
Rest Days: 7

San Diego State (Home)

This Week: 0.2 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 3169.9 miles
Body Clock Time: 19:30
Rest Days: 14

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Betting Information
Current Line California -12.5
Total Points 48.5
Blue Chip Analytics Power Rating
California -3.2
San Diego State 1.6
✈️ Travel Impact
Away Team Travel 455 mi
Home Team Travel 0 mi
Rest San Diego State +7
🏟️ HFA: Snapdragon Stadium
Capacity 35,000
Elevation 89 ft
🌤️ Weather: Partly Cloudy
Temperature 62.2°F
Wind Speed 4.5 mph
Your Line San Diego State +4.8
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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.