10/17 - TBD
October 17, 2026 β’ California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Wake Forest Demon Deacons (0-0) takes on California Golden Bears (0-0) at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Visiting Side
Record
0-0
California Golden Bears
Home Side
Record
0-0
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
62%
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
VS
38%
California Golden Bears
Projected Score
WAK 31
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CAL 25
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 Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
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: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Leaders
Billy Johnson
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Ty Clark III
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Kobe Adeleke-Hokes
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
California Golden Bears Leaders
Jackson Brousseau
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Dean-Taylor Chapman
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
QuaRon Adams
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (50.5%)
California Golden Bears (49.5%)
Total Submissions: 52 circles
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