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California Golden Bears

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California Golden Bears is 7-5 on the season, 5-6-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -0.5. California Golden Bears carries one of the heaviest travel loads in the FBS, ranked 11th with 13,345 miles travelled this season — a meaningful fatigue factor for away games; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference
Stadium: California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA
Power Rating: -0.5
HFA Rating:2.5 pts
Record: 7-5
ATS: 5-6-1
O/U: 5-6-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
at
Oregon State
W 34-15
W
Under
vs
Texas Southern
W 35-3
Push
Push
vs
Minnesota
W 27-14
W
Under
at
San Diego State
L 0-34
L
Under
at
Boston College
W 28-24
W
Over
vs
Duke
L 21-45
L
Over
vs
North Carolina
W 21-18
L
Under
at
Virginia Tech
L 34-42
L
Over
vs
Virginia
L 21-31
L
Under
at
Louisville
W 29-26
W
Over
at
Stanford
L 10-31
L
Under
vs
SMU
W 38-35
W
Over
at
Hawai'i
L 31-35
Push
Push

2025 Season Travel Profile

13,345 miles — ranked 11th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0—Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1Oregon State465 mi465 mi
Week 2Texas SouthernHome (0 mi)465 mi
Week 3MinnesotaHome (0 mi)465 mi
Week 4San Diego State455 mi919 mi
Week 5Boston College2,683 mi3,603 mi
Week 6DukeHome (0 mi)3,603 mi
Week 7—Bye
Week 8North CarolinaHome (0 mi)3,603 mi
Week 9Virginia Tech2,278 mi5,881 mi
Week 10VirginiaHome (0 mi)5,881 mi
Week 11Louisville1,978 mi7,858 mi
Week 12—Bye
Week 13Stanford30 mi7,889 mi
Week 14SMUHome (0 mi)7,889 mi

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Resilient Offense Under New Coach

Cal scored 38 points against a strong SMU defense, with QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele throwing for 330 yards and 4 TDs. The offense showed poise in a game-winning drive, suggesting they can perform under pressure in bowl preparation.

Key Defensive Plays by Freshman

Freshman safety Aiden Manutai made a crucial interception and a pass breakup on SMU's final drive, highlighting a defense that can create turnovers and make stops in critical moments.

Running Game Effectiveness

Kendrick Raphael rushed 33 times for 111 yards and the game-winning TD, providing a reliable ground attack that can control the clock and complement the passing game.

Emotional Boost from Coaching Change

Playing under interim coach Nick Rolovich after Justin Wilcox's firing, the team stayed united and won for the seniors, indicating strong morale and adaptability that could carry into a bowl game.

Sources

Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

California Golden Bears — 7-5 overall, 5-6-1 ATS, power rating -0.5.