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The California Golden Bears (3-6) are in action on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET against the Washington State Cougars (4-5) at California Memorial Stadium.
The Cougars are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1), against the Golden Bears (with an over/under of 59 points).
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Game Info for Cal vs. Washington State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Stadium: California Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal | -1 | -110 | -110 | 59 | -111 | -109 | -120 | -100 |
Cal Pick Insights
- Cal is 3-5-0 ATS this season.
- Cal has a 1-1 record against the spread when favored by 1 point or more this season.
- Six of Cal’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (75%).
Cal Stats & Insights
- With 426.6 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS, Cal has been forced to rely on its 53rd-ranked offense (406.1 yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks fourth-worst in the FBS (36.8 points allowed per game), Cal has had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 44th in the FBS by totaling 30.8 points per game.
- With 282.8 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS, Cal has had to lean on their 82nd-ranked passing offense (215.9 passing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- Cal is averaging 190.2 rushing yards per game on offense this season (29th in the FBS), and is allowing 143.8 rushing yards per game (65th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Cal is posting a 39.3% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 67th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 99th, allowing a 42.5% third-down percentage.
- Cal has the 81st-ranked turnover margin in college football at -2, forcing 17 turnovers (16th in the FBS) while turning it over 19 times (124th in the FBS).
Cal’s Best Players
- Fernando Mendoza has recorded 825 yards (91.7 ypg) on 74-of-123 passing with six touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Jaydn Ott has 848 rushing yards on 145 carries with nine touchdowns.
- Isaiah Ifanse has collected 365 yards on 70 carries, scoring seven times.
- Jeremiah Hunter has hauled in 44 receptions for 499 yards (55.4 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
- Trond Grizzell has reeled in 26 passes while averaging 40.2 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Taj Davis has compiled 30 grabs for 332 yards, an average of 36.9 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
- Xavier Carlton has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 27 tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Cal’s top tackler, has 52 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
- Nohl Williams has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 21 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Washington State Betting Insights
- Washington State has a 4-4-0 record against the spread this year.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 1 point or more, the Cougars have a 3-1 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Washington State’s eight games with a set total.
Washington State Pick Insights
- Washington State ranks 47th in total yards per game (414.1), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 420.4 total yards allowed per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Washington State is accumulating 29.3 points per game (57th-ranked). It ranks 94th in the FBS on defense (28.6 points given up per game).
- While Washington State’s pass defense has been sputtering, ranking 15th-worst by allowing 260.6 passing yards per game, its offense ranks second-best with 335 passing yards per contest.
- Washington State’s rushing offense has been bottom-25 this season, putting up 79.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 90th with 159.9 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- Washington State ranks 42nd in the FBS with a 42.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 107th with a 43.4% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- At -4, Washington State sports the 101st-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (75th in the FBS).
Washington State’s Best Players
- Cameron Ward has racked up 2,777 yards (308.6 ypg) while completing 68.7% of his passes and tossing 17 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 130 yards with five touchdowns.
- Nakia Watson has carried the ball 68 times for 204 yards, with four touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 18 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns.
- Dylan Paine has rushed for 131 yards on 20 carries with one touchdown.
- Kyle Willams paces his squad with 655 receiving yards on 48 receptions with four touchdowns.
- Lincoln Victor has racked up 639 receiving yards (71 yards per game) and four touchdowns on 65 receptions.
- Josh Kelly’s 60 targets have resulted in 38 receptions for 557 yards and six touchdowns.
- Brennan Jackson has five sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 28 tackles.
- Sam Lockett III has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 42 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions so far.
