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One of the top quarterbacks in college football will be featured when Michael Penix Jr. and the Washington Huskies (3-0) host the California Golden Bears (2-1) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
The Huskies are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -21) against the Golden Bears. The over/under for this matchup is 59.5 points.
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Game Info for Washington vs. Cal
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Stadium: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | -21 | -109 | -111 | 59.5 | -110 | -110 | -1261 | +756 |
Washington Pick Insights
- Washington is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Washington is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 21 points or more this season.
- Washington has combined with its opponent to go over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Washington Stats & Insights
- Washington has the 57th-ranked defense this year (327 yards allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking second-best with a tally of 614.7 yards per game.
- Washington has been surging on both sides of the ball, ranking eighth-best in scoring offense (46.7 points per game) and 16th-best in scoring defense (12 points allowed per game).
- Washington has the 60th-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (207.3 allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking best with 493.3 passing yards per game.
- Washington is putting up 121.3 rushing yards per game on offense (104th in the FBS), and ranks 58th on the other side of the ball with 119.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Washington is posting a 44.4% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 50th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 66th, allowing a 38% third-down percentage.
- With four forced turnovers (63rd in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS), Washington (+1) owns the 47th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Washington’s Best Players
- Penix has 1,332 yards passing for Washington, completing 74.3% of his passes and collecting 12 touchdowns and one interception this season.
- Dillon Johnson has carried the ball 15 times for a team-high 83 yards on the ground and has found the end zone one time as a runner.
- Will Nixon has collected 82 yards on 13 carries.
- Rome Odunze’s team-high 419 yards as a receiver have come on 22 catches (out of 30 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Jalen McMillan has put up a 311-yard season so far with three touchdowns, reeling in 20 passes on 25 targets.
- Ja’Lynn Polk has a total of 300 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 13 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Zion Tupuola-Fetui has two sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and five tackles.
- Dominique Hampton, Washington’s top tackler, has 19 tackles this year.
- Kamren Fabiculanan has a team-high two interceptions to go along with three tackles and two passes defended.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal has compiled a perfect 2-0-0 record against the spread this year.
- One of Cal’s two games with a set total has hit the over (50%).
Cal Pick Insights
- Cal has been excelling on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering just 280.7 total yards per game (25th-best). Offensively, it ranks 45th by posting 437.3 total yards per game.
- In terms of points scored Cal ranks 52nd in the FBS (33 points per game), and it is 41st on defense (17.3 points allowed per game).
- Cal is compiling 195.3 passing yards per game on offense this season (101st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 185.7 passing yards per contest (34th-ranked) on defense.
- Cal’s run offense has been consistently moving the chains, accumulating 242 rushing yards per game (sixth-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 31st by surrendering 95 rushing yards per game.
- With a 36% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Cal ranks 96th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 27th, giving up a 31.6% third-down rate.
- Cal has compiled 10 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over five times, leading to a +5 turnover margin, which ranks seventh-best in the FBS.
Cal’s Best Players
- Ben Finley leads Cal with 319 yards on 32-of-47 passing with one touchdown compared to one interception this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Jaydn Ott, has carried the ball 40 times for 266 yards (88.7 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Isaiah Ifanse has racked up 36 carries and totaled 206 yards with four touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter’s 147 receiving yards (49 yards per game) are a team high. He has 16 catches on 24 targets with two touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell has caught eight passes and compiled 91 receiving yards (30.3 per game) with one touchdown.
- Monroe Young’s 14 targets have resulted in eight receptions for 88 yards.
- Xavier Carlton has racked up one sack to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and 12 tackles.
- Cal’s leading tackler, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, has 22 tackles and one interception this year.
- Nohl Williams has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with six tackles and two passes defended.
