CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS
CAL
7-6
14% win
Upcoming
SMU favored · SMU -5.3
SMU MUSTANGS
SMU
9-4
86% win
Win probability
SP+ model
CAL 14%
SMU 86%
Pick: SMU
SMU -5.3
O/U 56.0
- Record
- 7-6
- SP+
-
-3.2
- SP+ Off
- 25.6
- SP+ Def
- -27.9
SMU Mustangs
ACC
- Record
- 9-4
- SP+
-
+13.4
- SP+ Off
- 34.2
- SP+ Def
- -19.5
Recent head-to-head
CAL 1–1 SMU
2025
Wk 14
Wk 14
SMU
35
FINAL
38
W
CAL
2024
Wk 14
Wk 14
CAL
6
FINAL
38
W
SMU
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Golden Bears vs Mustangs — FAQ
Who wins Golden Bears vs Mustangs?
FantasyHQ's SP+ model projects SMU at 86% to win (22.7–33.3) for 2026 CFB Week 8.
What is the Golden Bears vs Mustangs predicted score?
Projected score: CAL 22.7 – SMU 33.3. Spread model: SMU -5.3; total: O/U 56.0.
When is the Golden Bears vs Mustangs game?
California Golden Bears face SMU Mustangs in 2026 CFB Week 8 on Sat, Oct 24 at 12:00 AM ET. Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium.