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Final September 5, 2026 β€’ California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley

UCLA Bruins πŸ‘‘

1-0
45
VS
24

California Golden Bears

0-1
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ September 5, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: UCLA Bruins (1-0) takes on California Golden Bears (0-1) at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley.

UCLA Bruins
Visiting Side
Record 1-0
California Golden Bears
Home Side
Record 0-1

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
UCL 7 17 0 21 45
CAL 7 10 7 0 24

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 10:28
Chase Hendricks 9 Yd pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Towns McGough Kick)
Score 7:00
Nico Iamaleava 9 Yd Run (Mateen Bhaghani Kick)
Score 12:46
Towns McGough 28 Yd Field Goal
Score 10:19
Anthony Woods 31 Yd Run (Mateen Bhaghani Kick)
Score 3:23
Wayne Knight 8 Yd Run (Mateen Bhaghani Kick)
Score 0:13
Mason Mini 8 Yd pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Towns McGough Kick)
Score 0:03
Mateen Bhaghani 38 Yd Field Goal
Score 3:50
Adam Mohammed 1 Yd Run (Towns McGough Kick)
Score 8:46
Wayne Knight 31 Yd Run (Mateen Bhaghani Kick)
Score 2:58
Wayne Knight 4 Yd Run (Mateen Bhaghani Kick)
Score 1:17
Anthony Woods 53 Yd Run (Mateen Bhaghani Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
πŸ‘‘
62%
UCLA Bruins
VS
38%
California Golden Bears
Projected Score UCL 45 - CAL 26
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • UCLA Bruins scoring offense has an edge over California Golden Bears defense.
  • UCLA Bruins generates significantly more total yardage.
  • California Golden Bears passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • UCLA Bruins controls the trenches in the run game.
UCLA Bruins
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 UCLA Bruins Could Win

UCLA Bruins 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

UCLA Bruins generates significantly more total yardage.

Game Details

California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
54,283
Closing Odds
Line: UCLA -2.5 | O/U: 53.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
UCLA Bruins (87.1%) California Golden Bears (12.9%)
Total Submissions: 39 circles

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