Week 5 • September 27, 2025, 07:30 PM UTC
3-1
ACC
Power Rank: -4.5
28 FINAL 24
1-2
ACC
Power Rank: -5.0
California covered by 10.5 | Game went Over by 1.5
California @ Boston College Preview

General Information

Week: Week 5
Kick Off (at stadium): 03:30 PM EDT
Stadium: Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA)
Capacity: 44,500
Elevation: 164 ft
HFA Rating: 2.1
Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

Betting Information

Spread Boston College -6.5
Total (O/U) 50.5
Expected Score CAL 22.0 - 28.5 BC
Power Rank Implied Line California +0.5
Prediction Markets Boston College 66% Win Chance (Kalshi)

Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Clear

Clear

22.7°F

Wind Chill: 14.2°F
Wind: 7.4 mph WSW
Gusts: 14.5 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 89%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

California (Away)

This Week: 2683.3 miles
Last Week: 909.4 miles
Season Total: 4522.0 miles
Body Clock Time: 12:30
Rest Days: 6

Boston College (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 7256.1 miles
Body Clock Time: 15:30
Rest Days: 13

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Betting Information
Current Line Boston College -6.5
Total Points 50.5
Blue Chip Analytics Power Rating
California -4.5
Boston College -5.0
✈️ Travel Impact
Away Team Travel 2683 mi
Home Team Travel 0 mi
Rest Boston College +7
🏟️ HFA: Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA)
Capacity 44,500
Elevation 164 ft
🌤️ Weather: Clear
Temperature 22.7°F
Wind Speed 7.4 mph
Your Line Boston College -0.5
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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.