North Carolina State is listed as an 8.5-point favorite over the California Golden Bears, according to a report by Steven Muma published on October 26, 2026. The matchup references a previous meeting on October 19, 2024, at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, where California's Byron Cardwell Jr. was tackled by NC State defenders Aydan White and Kamal Bonner during the third quarter.
NC State 8.5-Point Favorite Over Cal in College Football Matchup



