Idaho at California - 2023 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 16th 2023 (4:00 PM EDT)
California -14.5 (52.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
California 31 - Idaho: 17

 
Vandals (1 - 1) (2 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 19 (25 - 19 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
IDHO 2nd straight Road Game
CAL 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: California -2   (SP+ CAL -1)
CAL Win prob: 85% | Cover: 47%
Golden Bears (6 - 7) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Justin Wilcox (32 - 37)
Avg Score : 30 - 33 (33 - 32 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.3 - 7.7 (#92)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Idaho's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/9 Idaho at Nevada-5.551.0W 33 - 6UY
Sat 9/16 Idaho at California+14.552.5L 17 - 31UY

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Predictions for Idaho's Schedule
California's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 California at North Texas-5.053.5W 58 - 21OY
Sat 9/9 California vs Auburn+5.055.5L 10 - 14UY
Sat 9/16 California vs Idaho-14.552.5W 31 - 17UN
Sat 9/23 California at Washington+21.055.5L 32 - 59ON
Sat 9/30 California vs Arizona State-13.047.5W 24 - 21UN
Sat 10/7 California vs Oregon State+7.551.0L 40 - 52ON
Sat 10/14 California at Utah+9.042.5L 14 - 34ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/28 California vs USC+10.567.5L 49 - 50OY
Sat 11/4 California at Oregon+26.561.5L 19 - 63ON
Sat 11/11 California vs Washington State-1.558.5W 42 - 39OY
Sat 11/18 California at Stanford-6.552.5W 27 - 15UY
Sat 11/25 California at UCLA+9.550.5W 33 - 7UY
Sat 12/16 California vs Texas Tech+3.554.5L 14 - 34UN

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Predictions for California's Schedule

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
IDHO0%250%000%000%18.50%0%0000
CAL#61 (.21)41% (88)30.244% (59)3.39 (13)17338% (103)2184.12 (46)#87 (.21)45% (112)32.847% (103)44% (108)4.4 (118)44.82.22.2
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
IDHO0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
CAL#79 (.17)42% (88)40% (104)2.68 (120)12243% (57)2593.07 (125)#48 (.14)40% (52)41% (53)40% (67)3.23 (20)59.70.81.7



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
IDHO Offense225250%00000000%0%0%0%0%
CAL Defense1332.832.245%4.42.2 - - - - - 47%52%47%44%16%.21
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
IDHO Defense218.518.50%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
CAL Offense1330.232.740.5%4.122.2213911732184.550%49%44%38%18%.21

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Idaho20:000NAN%0%0000000100
California1328:4021.439%52%5.544.82.22.24.51.9131.2
Run Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
IDHO Offense20%0%000000%0%0
CAL Defense1347% (32)47% (103) - - - - .14 (67)3.1 (67)73% (66)9% (98)0.98 (55)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
IDHO Defense20%0% - - - - 00%0%0
CAL Offense1350% (68)44% (59)38.2173.14.526 (30).24 (23)3.39 (13)75% (60)11% (86)1.11 (20)

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
IDHO Offense20%0%000000000%0%0%0
CAL Defense1352% (103)44% (108) - - - - - - 12 (37).3 (88)1.5 (34)27% (129)35% (121).36 (91)7% (40)1.8 (10)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
IDHO Defense20%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
CAL Offense1349% (64)38% (103)19.833.4218.26.51122 (61)16 (121).21 (92)1.6 (49)33% (84)27% (96).33 (70)7% (97)2 (67)

Idaho's Power Ratings
Idaho's Power Rating: #NR
Idaho's Offense Rating: #NR
Idaho's Defense Rating: #NR
2023 Talent Rating: #200
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Idaho's 2023 Expected Record: -
Idaho's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Idaho's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Idaho's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average Big Sky Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96

Power Ratings Matchup
Idaho:    California: 2.1

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Idaho:    California: 1.1




California's Power Ratings
California's Power Rating: 2.1 #75
California's Offense Rating: 15.66 #75
California's Defense Rating: 12.83 #101
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 11 #43
California's 2023 Expected Record: 5.30 - 7.70
California's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.1 #61
California's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.9 #32
California's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #85

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96


Idaho Scoring
Offense: 25 PPG
Offense on Road: 25
Defense: 18.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 18.5

Idaho's 2023 Record
Record: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
California 28
Idaho 26

Total Points: 53

California Scoring
Offense: 30.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 32.7
Defense: 32.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 32.2

California's 2023 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/16California31Idaho17CaliforniaCalifornia -14.5Idaho52.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
California100 Overs
Idaho011 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 00 - 10 - 10 - 0
Road Teams0 - 11 - 00 - 01 - 0

(#NR) Idaho Info
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #200
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -


Idaho has won 1 straight
Idaho has won 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 1 - 1 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )

Idaho Highlights
Idaho is Undefeated vs Spread


Idaho Deficiencies

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatCALIDHO
OverallOver#77—
OffenseOff#65—
DefenseDef#76—
Special TeamsST#101—
PassingPass#63—
RushingRush#22—
Run BlockRBLK#87—
Pass BlockPBLK#96—
Route RunningWR Rt#38—
TacklingTkl#102—
Run DefenseR Def#102—
Pass Rush DefPRush#32—
Coverage DefCov#72—

Rematch from Week 3
California -14.5 (52.5)
California won vs Idaho this year (31-17)

Previous Matchups
California beat Idaho in 2023 (31-17)

Weather Forecast
Playing in California Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: IDHO | CAL
Depth Chart: IDHO | CAL
Rosters: IDHO | CAL
(#75) California Info
Power Rating: 2.1 #75
Offense Rating: 15.66 #75
Defense Rating: 12.83 #101
Overall SP+ Rating: 1.1 #61
Offense SP+ Rating: 31.9 #32
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #85
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 11 #43
Expected Record: 5.30 - 7.70


California has lost 1 straight
California has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 3 - 3 (3 - 3 - 0 vs Spread)

California Highlights
California has a top Offensive Line (#63)

California Deficiencies
California has a bad TO Margin (#28)
California Fumbles a Lot (#42)
California throws a Lot of Interceptions (#23)
California pass game is really bad (#68)
California Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
California Defense Gives up a Lot of Points at Home
California has a bad defense (#32)
California has a bad red zone defense (#41)


  
Idaho's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Gevani McCoy12320261%1300366.4
Jack Wagner9016754%13201157.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Art Williams5934025.835
Gevani McCoy5932855.671
Mark Hamper63105.210
Jack Wagner312300.711
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordan Dwyer7110261014.555
Mark Hamper43869520.274
Alex Moore1915918.433
Jake Cox448212.036

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Idaho's DC
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Xe'Ree Alexander686032
Marcus Harris443005
Jaxton Eck231000
Ormanie Arnold160002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Keyshawn James-Newby106500
Dallas Afalava62100
Xe'Ree Alexander686032
Jahkari Larmond10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marcus Harris443005
Xe'Ree Alexander686032
Ormanie Arnold160002

California's OC Jake Spavital
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Fernando Mendoza15324363%170814107.0
Sam Jackson (Tr)519753%553525.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jadyn Ott2451310125.366
Isaiah Ifanse (Tr)7036575.226
Ashton Stredick4220024.841
Jaivian Thomas1811016.127
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jeremiah Hunter63709711.350
Trond Grizzell39590515.154
Jack Endries35408211.732
Taj Davis (Tr)38393310.327

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California's DC Peter Sirmon
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Patrick McMorris (Tr)886117
Kaleb Elarms-Orr873166
Craig Woodson804104
Cade Uluave677203
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
David Reese (Tr)339843
Xavier Carlton506552
Cade Uluave677203
Nathan Burrell233211
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Patrick McMorris (Tr)886117
Kaleb Elarms-Orr873166
Lu-Magia Hearns III270006