California at SMU

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12:00 PM ET Share

California plays at SMU on Saturday, October 24, at noon Eastern. It will be their fourth meeting; SMU leads the series 2–⁠1.

Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.

AwayCalifornia3–⁠4 in 2026

HomeSMU5–⁠1 in 2026

Upcoming at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University ParkForecast at kickoff: 74°F, mostly sunny, SSE wind 10 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Mon 2:26 AM ETTV: CW

From the numbers

SMU is one of five FBS teams that have led at halftime of every game this season, with Nebraska, Ohio State, Utah and Virginia Tech.Share

Computed from every game through Oct 17 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.

Players to watch

California

QuarterbackJaron-Keawe Sagapolutele1,290 passing yards, 9 TDLast: vs. Wake Forest, 15 of 18, 110 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
Running backAdam Mohammed336 rushing yards, 3 TDLast: vs. Clemson, 13 carries, 51 yards; 3 catches, 30 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
Defensive backIsaiah Crosby38 tackles, 1 INTLast: vs. Wake Forest, 6 tacklesTeam leader in tackles

SMU

QuarterbackKevin Jennings1,859 passing yards, 16 TDLast: vs. Virginia, 23 of 36, 246 yards, 2 TDNo. 8 in FBS in passing yards
Running backKendrick Raphael542 rushing yards, 6 TDLast: vs. Virginia, 22 carries, 124 yards; 1 catch, 4 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
LinebackerAlex Kilgore35 tacklesLast: vs. Virginia, 10 tacklesTeam leader in tackles

Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

SMU 84% to win.

The line

No line posted yet.

The series

Every California–SMU game

SMU leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings.

Recent meetings
2025	California 38, SMU 35
2024	SMU 38, California 6
1957	SMU 13, California 6

Around this game

California

SMU

Next gameat SyracuseOct. 31, 2026
SeasonSMU in 2026
ProgramSMU history and records