5:24 - 4th Quarter
October 31, 2026 β’ Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 31, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: California Golden Bears (3-5) takes on NC State Wolfpack (3-4) at Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh.
California Golden Bears
Visiting Side
Record
3-5
NC State Wolfpack
Home Side
Record
3-4
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CAL
|
0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
|
NC
|
7 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 31 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
13:29
CJ Bailey pass to D. Desinor for 49 yds, for a TD (K. Vinesett KICK)
Score
9:28
K. Vinesett 43 yd FG GOOD
Score
4:58
J. Sagapolutele pass to C. Hendricks for 30 yds, for a TD (T. McGough KICK)
Score
0:01
T. McGough 38 yd FG GOOD
Score
9:40
CJ Bailey pass to C. Robinson for 38 yds, for a TD (K. Vinesett KICK)
Score
0:11
Da. Johnson run for 2 yds, for a TD (K. Vinesett KICK)
Score
9:05
D. Gause run for 6 yds, for a TD (K. Vinesett KICK)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
California Golden Bears
VS
68%
NC State Wolfpack
Projected Score
CAL 23
-
NC 32
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- NC State Wolfpack scoring offense aligns well against California Golden Bears defense.
- NC State Wolfpack offense moves the ball more consistently.
- California Golden Bears aerial attack exposes NC State Wolfpack secondary.
- NC State Wolfpack rushing attack has the advantage.
California Golden Bears
STAT
NC State Wolfpack
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host NC State Wolfpack plays on familiar turf at Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why California Golden Bears Could Win
California Golden Bears will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why NC State Wolfpack Could Win
NC State Wolfpack scoring offense aligns well against California Golden Bears defense.
Deciding Factor
NC State Wolfpack offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh
Dome/Indoor β’ 64Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NCSU -9.5 | O/U: 56.5
Team Leaders
California Golden Bears Leaders
Jackson Brousseau
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Dean-Taylor Chapman
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
QuaRon Adams
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
NC State Wolfpack Leaders
CJ Bailey
Passing Ldr β’ QB
RJ Boyd
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Amiri Acker
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
California Golden Bears (38.7%)
NC State Wolfpack (61.3%)
Total Submissions: 46 circles
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