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October 10, 2026 β’ California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 10, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies (4-2) takes on California Golden Bears (3-3) at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley.
Virginia Tech Hokies
Visiting Side
Record
4-2
California Golden Bears
Home Side
Record
3-3
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VIR
|
0 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
|
CAL
|
0 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 25 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:41
Ayden Greene 30 Yd pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer (John Love Kick)
Score
5:54
Ashten Emory 5 Yd Run (Towns McGough Kick)
Score
2:21
Marcellous Hawkins Jr. 3 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
Score
0:00
Towns McGough 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:28
Towns McGough 22 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:06
Carson Perry-Smith 3 Yd pass from Jackson Brousseau (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score
1:15
Ethan Grunkemeyer 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score
0:18
Ashten Emory 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
57%
Virginia Tech Hokies
VS
43%
California Golden Bears
Projected Score
VIR 33
-
CAL 27
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Virginia Tech Hokies scoring offense has an edge over California Golden Bears defense.
- California Golden Bears passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Virginia Tech Hokies controls the trenches in the run game.
Virginia Tech Hokies
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 Virginia Tech Hokies Could Win
Virginia Tech Hokies 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
California Golden Bears passing game has a favorable matchup.
Game Details
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
40,170
Closing Odds
Line: VT -11.5 | O/U: 51.5
Team Leaders
Virginia Tech Hokies Leaders
Bryce Baker
Passing Ldr β’ QB
John Buetow
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Keylen Adams
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
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Virginia Tech Hokies (58.0%)
California Golden Bears (42.0%)
Total Submissions: 86 circles
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