California Golden Bears 2026 stats and results
The California Golden Bears (ACC) are 3-3 in the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, scoring 26.7 points per game and allowing 25.5.
Leading players: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (236 passing yards per game), Jackson Brousseau (155 passing yards per game); Adam Mohammed (84 rushing yards per game); Ian Strong (66 receiving yards per game). College football stat leaders.
Next game: California Golden Bears vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons
October 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET. Season figures for both teams side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 136 College football teams (1st = the most). Wake Forest Demon Deacons stats and results. Full game preview.
| CAL | WAKE | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-3 | 5-1 |
| Points per game | 26.7 (85th) | 36.8 (29th) |
| Points allowed per game | 25.5 (51st) | 21.5 (86th) |
| Passing yards per game | 316 (7th) | 283.2 (18th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 193.5 (89th) | 228.8 (43rd) |
| Rushing yards per game | 93.3 (131st) | 144 (83rd) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 178.7 (21st) | 94.8 (118th) |
| Rushing attempts per game | 29.2 (128th) | 33.3 (98th) |
| Rushing attempts allowed per game | 36.2 (56th) | 33.7 (89th) |
| Completions per game | 28 (2nd) | 20.7 (53rd) |
| Completions allowed per game | 16.5 (101st) | 27 (2nd) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3-3 |
Scoring: season, home, road and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 6 | 3-3 | 26.7 | 25.5 |
| Home | 4 | 2-2 | 27 | 24 |
| Road | 2 | 1-1 | 26 | 28.5 |
| Last 5 regular-season games | 5 | 3-2 | 27.2 | 21.6 |
| Last 10 regular-season games (includes 2025) | 10 | 5-5 | 26.8 | 28 |
Points per game: 26.7, ranked 145th of 318 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 25.5, ranked 141st of 318 (1st is the lowest). Point differential per game: 1.2, ranked 143rd of 318 (1st is the highest).
Team box score per game, 2026
| Per game | CAL | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 316 | 193.5 |
| Rushing yards | 93.3 | 178.7 |
| Rushing attempts | 29.2 | 36.2 |
| Completions | 28 | 16.5 |
| Pass attempts | 43.3 | 30 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Sacks | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Tackles for loss | 9 | 8 |
Averages over 6 regular-season games with a stored box score. Opponent figures are each opponent’s own box score in those games.
Efficiency per attempt, 2026
| Figure | CAL | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 316.0 | 9th of 263 |
| Rushing yards | 93.3 | 246th of 263 |
| Passing yards allowed | 193.5 | 82nd of 263 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 178.7 | 196th of 263 |
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 72.5 | 27th of 263 |
| Yards per pass or rush attempt | 5.65 | 127th of 263 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 7.29 | 128th of 263 |
| Completion % | 64.6% | 77th of 263 |
| Yards per carry | 3.20 | 236th of 263 |
| Pass play rate | 59.8% | 4th of 263 |
| Interception rate thrown | 1.9% | 101st of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass or rush attempt | 5.62 | 144th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass attempt | 6.45 | 67th of 263 |
| Opponent completion % | 55.0% | 39th of 263 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 4.94 | 209th of 263 |
| Interception rate made | 3.9% | 34th of 263 |
| Sacks | 2.2 | 78th of 263 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | vs Virginia Tech Hokies | W | 25-20 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | @ UNLV Rebels | L | 31-39 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | vs Clemson Tigers | L | 10-24 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | vs Wagner Seahawks | W | 49-7 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | @ Syracuse Orange | W | 21-18 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | vs UCLA Bruins | L | 24-45 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | @ Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | L | 31-35 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | vs SMU Mustangs | W | 38-35 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | @ Stanford Cardinal | L | 10-31 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | @ Louisville Cardinals | W | 29-26 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | L | 21-31 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | @ Virginia Tech Hokies | L | 34-42 |
Next game
As of October 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET: home against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, scheduled for October 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
California Golden Bears player stats
Quarterbacks
Running backs
- Adam Mohammed (RB)
- Anthony League (RB)
- Ashten Emory (RB)
- Carson Perry-Smith (RB)
Receivers and tight ends
- Chase Hendricks (WR)
- Cooper Perry (WR)
- Dorian Thomas (TE)
- Ian Strong (WR)
- Jordan King (WR)
- Kyion Grayes (WR)
- Mason Mini (TE)
- Taimane Purcell (TE)
California Golden Bears head-to-head
- California Golden Bears vs Virginia Tech Hokies (2 meetings)
ACC
- Miami Hurricanes (5-0)
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-1)
- Pittsburgh Panthers (5-1)
- Duke Blue Devils (4-1)
- SMU Mustangs (4-1)
- Virginia Cavaliers (4-2)
- Virginia Tech Hokies (4-2)
- North Carolina Tar Heels (3-2)
- Clemson Tigers (3-2)
- Louisville Cardinals (3-3)
- Florida State Seminoles (3-3)
- NC State Wolfpack (3-3)
- Boston College Eagles (2-3)
- Syracuse Orange (2-3)
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-3)
- Stanford Cardinal (2-4)
How to read these numbers
- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly.
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