California at Oregon State - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, August 30th 2025 (10:30 PM EDT)
Oregon State -3 (51.5) (-148)  Open: -3.0 | 51.5
California 34 - Oregon State: 15

 
Golden Bears (3 - 0) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Justin Wilcox (42 - 49)
Avg Score : 32 - 11 (34 - 15 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.5 - 3.5 (#35)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 6) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 2)
Our Line: California -9   (SP+ CAL -17.5)
Projected Score: CAL: 30 - ORST: 21 (51)
ORST Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
CAL Travel: 465 miles
Beavers (0 - 3) (0 - 3 - 0)
Coach Trent Bray (5 - 7)
Avg Score : 16 - 38 (21 - 35 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.3 - 6.7 (#95)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
 
California's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 California at Oregon State+3.051.5W 34 - 15UY
Sat 9/6 California vs Texas Southern-44.554.5W 35 - 3UN
Sat 9/13 California vs Minnesota+3.041.5W 27 - 14UY
Sat 9/20 California at San Diego State-12.548.5
Sat 9/27 California at Boston College+1.5
Sat 10/4 California vs Duke-5.5
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/17 California vs North Carolina-9
Fri 10/24 California at Virginia Tech-11
Sat 11/1 California vs Virginia-2.5
Sat 11/8 California at Louisville+10.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 California at Stanford-7.5
Sat 11/29 California vs SMU+0.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for California's Schedule
Oregon State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Oregon State vs California-3.051.5L 15 - 34UN
Sat 9/6 Oregon State vs Fresno State-1.045.5L 27 - 36ON
Sat 9/13 Oregon State at Texas Tech+24.561.5L 7 - 45UN
Sat 9/20 Oregon State at Oregon+35.555.5
Sat 9/27 Oregon State vs Houston+5.5
Sat 10/4 Oregon State at App State-4.5
Sat 10/11 Oregon State vs Wake Forest+2.5
Sat 10/18 Oregon State vs Lafayette-20.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Oregon State vs Washington State-7.5
Sat 11/8 Oregon State vs Sam Houston-18.5
Sat 11/15 Oregon State at Tulsa-6
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/29 Oregon State at Washington State-2.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 5, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Oregon State's Schedule

Important Stats (2025)
 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
CAL#85 (.16)42% (80)3240% (93)3.05 (63)12244% (68)2663.58 (90)#22 (-.02)35% (32)10.737% (54)34% (38)2.71 (41)59.70.71.7
ORST#55 (.24)48% (40)16.344% (68)2.25 (123)7650% (32)2964.23 (55)#89 (.18)37% (54)38.334% (34)41% (73)4 (89)37.721
 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
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
ORST#87 (.16)44% (59)47% (25)3.34 (20)18939% (100)2013.87 (75)#117 (.27)48% (125)50% (126)45% (112)4.35 (117)45.71.31



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CAL Offense3323442.2%3.580.7193881222664.142%57%40%44%13%.16
ORST Defense338.33536.9%41 - - - - - 55%44%34%41%16%.18
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CAL Defense310.71534.8%2.711.7 - - - - - 42%57%37%34%19%-.02
ORST Offense316.32147.9%4.23222372762962.842%57%44%50%18%.24

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
California329:0918.737%50%759.70.71.75.31.7033.2
Oregon State332:5821.745%60%5.737.7215.70.3029.7
Run Game Stats (2025)
 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
CAL Offense342% (117)40% (93)29.71224.14 (79).13 (73)3.05 (63)58% (109)8% (58)1.14 (36)
ORST Defense355% (104)34% (34) - - - - .02 (54)2.17 (18)67% (53)9% (85)1.14 (102)
 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
CAL Defense342% (18)37% (54) - - - - -.08 (25)2.56 (48)67% (53)10% (61)0.76 (27)
ORST Offense342% (115)44% (68)27.3762.82 (109)-.02 (111)2.25 (123)90% (14)10% (86)0.68 (127)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CAL Offense357% (22)44% (68)2436266.37.411.17 (23)1 (23).18 (96)1.4 (97)28% (41)27% (99).24 (91)5% (71)2.2 (39)
ORST Defense344% (31)41% (73) - - - - - - 3 (28).38 (114)1.9 (121)29% (111)28% (65).55 (119)7% (41)2.9 (134)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CAL Defense357% (117)34% (38) - - - - - - 3 (28).04 (25)1.3 (27)37% (31)16% (15)-.09 (12)9% (17)2 (67)
ORST Offense357% (26)50% (32)25.742295.7711.55 (54)5 (129).39 (47)1.4 (102)31% (72)33% (54).23 (94)8% (121)1.7 (112)

California's Power Ratings
California's Power Rating: 10.24 #53
California's Offense Rating: 10.28 #81
California's Defense Rating: 0.03 #27
2025 Talent Rating: 794.00 #55
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
California's 2025 Expected Record: 8.5 - 3.5
California's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.8 #52
California's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.3 #64
California's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.5 #35

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85

Power Ratings Matchup
California: 10.24   Oregon State: -0.275

SP+ Ratings Matchup
California: 6.8   Oregon State: -10.5




Oregon State's Power Ratings
Oregon State's Power Rating: -0.275 #68
Oregon State's Offense Rating: 13.01 #67
Oregon State's Defense Rating: 8.06 #72
2025 Talent Rating: 772.00 #61
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Oregon State's 2025 Expected Record: 5.3 - 6.7
Oregon State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.5 #107
Oregon State's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.9 #92
Oregon State's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #112

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 748
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85


California Scoring
Offense: 32 PPG
Offense on Road: 34
Defense: 10.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 15

California's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
California 30
Oregon State 21


Total Points: 51

Oregon State Scoring
Offense: 16.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 21
Defense: 38.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 35

Oregon State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202508/30Oregon State15California34CaliforniaOregon State -3California51.5Under
202410/26California44Oregon State7CaliforniaCalifornia -13.0California51.0Push
202310/07California40Oregon State52Oregon StateOregon State -7.5Oregon State51.0Over
202211/12Oregon State38California10Oregon StateOregon State -11.5Oregon State47.0Over
202110/30California39Oregon State25CaliforniaOregon State -2.5California56.5Over
202011/21Oregon State31California27Oregon StateCalifornia -1.0Oregon State46.5Over
201910/19California17Oregon State21Oregon StateCalifornia -10Oregon State51.0Under
201810/20Oregon State7California49CaliforniaCalifornia -8.5California58.0Under
201711/04California37Oregon State23CaliforniaCalifornia -7California54.0Over
201610/08Oregon State47California44Oregon StateCalifornia -10Oregon State70.0Over
201511/14California54Oregon State24CaliforniaCalifornia -17.5California64.0Over
201411/01Oregon State31California45CaliforniaOregon State -4.5California0
201310/19California17Oregon State49Oregon StateOregon State -7.5Oregon State0
201211/17Oregon State62California14Oregon State
201111/12California23Oregon State6California
201010/30Oregon State35California7Oregon State
200911/07California14Oregon State31Oregon State
200811/15Oregon State34California21Oregon State
200710/13California28Oregon State31Oregon State
200609/30Oregon State13California41California
200510/15California20Oregon State23Oregon State
200410/02Oregon State7California49California
200310/04California21Oregon State35Oregon State
200210/26Oregon State24California13Oregon State
200110/27Oregon State19California10Oregon State
200011/03California32Oregon State38Oregon State
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Oregon State1667 Overs
California1073 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams13 - 137 - 64 - 33 - 3
Road Teams13 - 136 - 73 - 33 - 4

(#53) California Info
Power Rating: 10.24 #53
Offense Rating: 10.28 #81
Defense Rating: 0.03 #27
Overall SP+ Rating: 6.8 #52
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.3 #64
Defense SP+ Rating: 21.5 #35
Talent Rating: 794.00 #55
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 8.5 - 3.5

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.58 PPO
Poor Run Success 40%
Bad Pass Success 44%
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 35%
Good in Scoring Position 2.71 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 37%
Good Pass Def Success 34%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position

Record on Road: 1 - 0 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )

California Notes
(8/31) QB Sagapolutele real deal, great in opener
(8/31) Def much improved? Great Run Def vs Oreg St
(8/18) QB1 Fr. Sagapolutele beat out Brown (OSU)
(6/4) RBs High (UTSA), Johnson (SMU), Raphel (NC St)
(6/4) OL bad LY. 2/5 back + 6 exp'd portal adds
(5/11) One of the most exp'd OLs, but 64% from portals
(4/18) Losses 4/5 QB, 11/19 WR, 10/13 RB, 4/5 OL
(4/17) RB room decimated. 5 entered portal post spring
(4/17) TE Endries gone via portal post spring, big loss
(4/17) New OC Harsin a bad start, lead to portal mess

California Highlights
California in Undefeated

California defense does not give up big plays (#23)
California Secondary is very good (#17)
California has a great TO Margin (#28)
California defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#28)

California Deficiencies
California Can Not Run the Ball (#102)

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatORSTCAL
OverallOver#79#33
OffenseOff#68#51
DefenseDef#86#22
Special TeamsST#113#36
PassingPass#51#11
RushingRush#94#84
Run BlockRBLK#68#55
Pass BlockPBLK#70#39
Route RunningWR Rt#41#72
TacklingTkl#108#88
Run DefenseR Def#79#82
Pass Rush DefPRush#103#39
Coverage DefCov#89#4

Rematch from Week 1
Oregon State -3.0 (51.5)
California won at Oregon State this year (34-15)

Previous Matchups
California beat Oregon State last year (44-7)
Oregon State beat California in 2023 (52-40)
Oregon State beat California in 2022 (38-10)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Reser Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: CAL | ORST
Depth Chart: CAL | ORST
Rosters: CAL | ORST
(#68) Oregon State Info
Power Rating: -0.275 #68
Offense Rating: 13.01 #67
Defense Rating: 8.06 #72
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.5 #107
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.9 #92
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3 #112
Talent Rating: 772.00 #61
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #65
Expected Record: 5.3 - 6.7

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42%
Good Offense Success Rate of 48%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.23 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Good Pass Success 50%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 37%
Poor in Scoring Position 4 PPO
Good Run Def Success 34%
Bad Pass Def Success 41%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position

Record at home: 0 - 2 (0 - 2 - 0 vs Spread)

Oregon State Notes
(7/31) RB Hankerson a great back, have depth
(7/31) Bray 1st yr finished 1-6. Will DC this year
(7/31) Schedule front loaded but lots of rebuild opps
(7/31) OC Gunderson great QB coach, 1st time OC
(7/31) DL lacks exp, will struggle up front both lines
(6/14) OL returns 1/5. 4 portals, only 2 clear starters
(5/10) QB G Johnson is fast and will get packages
(5/10) OL is a big concern. Depth, Spring injuries
(5/10) Big TEs, but looking for deep ball w/ WR core
(3/22) WR returns most, Walker + TE Terry.

Oregon State Highlights
Oregon State offense is good on 3rd downs
Oregon State Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#26)
Oregon State Defensive Line is very good (#18)
Oregon State defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#28)

Oregon State Deficiencies
Oregon State has a really bad Offense
Oregon State has a bad TO Margin (#116)
Oregon State Can Not Run the Ball (#128)
Oregon State throws a Lot of Interceptions (#129)
Oregon State offense is not Explosive (#100)
Oregon State Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#107)
Oregon State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Oregon State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points at Home
Oregon State does not Sack the QB (#130)
Oregon State gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#118)


  
California's OC Bryan Harsin
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Tr)7010567%772617.4
Devin Brown (Tr)22100%271013.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Kendrick Raphael (Tr)4021015.333
Brandon High188014.422
LJ Johnson Jr. (Tr)113813.512
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Tr)122211.825
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Trond Grizzell11175115.935
Jacob De Jesus (Tr)1614118.827
Mark Hamper (Tr)9139015.435
Mason Mini (Tr)139927.619

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California's DC Vacant
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Luke Ferrelli272000
Cade Uluave243020
Isaiah Crosby210003
Hezekiah Masses (Tr)140005
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
T.J. Bush (Tr)133220
Ryan McCulloch93241
Aaron Hampton51100
Jayden Wayne (Tr)31120
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Hezekiah Masses (Tr)140005
Brent Austin (Tr)60003
Isaiah Crosby210003

Oregon State's OC Ryan Gunderson
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Maalik Murphy (Tr)7612461%893657.2
Gabarri Johnson2450%2000.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Anthony Hankerson5119013.726
Salahadin Allah83604.516
Gabarri Johnson51503.07
Cornell Hatcher Jr.110010.010
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Trent Walker23302013.131
Tastean Reddicks15213014.237
David Wells Jr.10151115.156
Bryce Caufield126715.610

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Oregon State's DC Trent Bray
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dexter Foster253010
Skyler Thomas230003
Jaheim Patterson170001
Sailasa Vadrawale141000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tahjae Mullix (Tr)43100
Thomas Collins52121
Shamar Meikle62120
Dexter Foster253010
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Skyler Thomas230003
Jalil Tucker60002
Trey Glasper60002