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Final October 17, 2026 β€’ California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley

Wake Forest Demon Deacons πŸ‘‘

6-1
41
VS
7

California Golden Bears

3-4
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ October 17, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-1) takes on California Golden Bears (3-4) at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Visiting Side
Record 6-1
California Golden Bears
Home Side
Record 3-4

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
WAK 14 20 7 0 41
CAL 0 0 0 7 7

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 8:20
Dominick Barry 39 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Connor Calvert Kick)
Score 6:15
Jack Foley 29 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Connor Calvert Kick)
Score 11:55
Jamar Searcy 1 Yd Run (Connor Calvert Kick)
Score 8:53
Ty Clark III 31 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score 0:09
Dominick Barry 30 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Connor Calvert Kick)
Score 2:57
Dominick Barry 2 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Connor Calvert Kick)
Score 8:29
Mason Mini 28 Yd pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Towns McGough Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
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62%
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
VS
38%
California Golden Bears
Projected Score WAK 37 - CAL 27
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • Wake Forest Demon Deacons scoring offense has an edge over California Golden Bears defense.
  • Wake Forest Demon Deacons generates significantly more total yardage.
  • California Golden Bears passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • Wake Forest Demon Deacons controls the trenches in the run game.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
STAT
California Golden Bears

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host California Golden Bears plays on familiar turf at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Wake Forest Demon Deacons Could Win

Wake Forest Demon Deacons scoring offense has an edge over California Golden Bears defense.

Why California Golden Bears Could Win

California Golden Bears will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.

Deciding Factor

Wake Forest Demon Deacons generates significantly more total yardage.

Game Details

California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: WAKE -10 | O/U: 54.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (62.4%) California Golden Bears (37.6%)
Total Submissions: 52 circles

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