Final
September 12, 2026 β’ JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: California Golden Bears (1-1) takes on Syracuse Orange (1-1) at JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse.
California Golden Bears
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Syracuse Orange
Home Side
Record
1-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CAL
|
0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
|
SYR
|
3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:37
Tripp Woody 25 Yd Field Goal
Score
14:44
Tripp Woody 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
8:50
Daunte Bacheyie 23 Yd pass from Steve Angeli (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Score
7:15
Chase Hendricks 14 Yd pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Towns McGough Kick)
Score
7:15
Jordan King 2 Yd pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Towns McGough Kick)
Score
1:38
Ju'Juan Johnson 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Score
4:51
Kingston Lopa 24 Yd Interception Return (Towns McGough Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
California Golden Bears
VS
68%
Syracuse Orange
Projected Score
CAL 26
-
SYR 32
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Syracuse Orange scoring offense aligns well against California Golden Bears defense.
- Syracuse Orange offense moves the ball more consistently.
- California Golden Bears aerial attack exposes Syracuse Orange secondary.
- Syracuse Orange rushing attack has the advantage.
California Golden Bears
STAT
Syracuse Orange
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Syracuse Orange plays on familiar turf at JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse.
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 Syracuse Orange Could Win
Syracuse Orange scoring offense aligns well against California Golden Bears defense.
Deciding Factor
Syracuse Orange offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
36,031
Closing Odds
Line: SYR -4 | 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
Syracuse Orange Leaders
Steve Angeli
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Shavane Anderson Jr.
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Nate Edwards
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
California Golden Bears (9.3%)
Syracuse Orange (90.7%)
Total Submissions: 55 circles
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