California at NC State

Saturday, October 31, 2026 Share

California plays at NC State on Saturday, October 31. It will be their second meeting; NC State leads the series 1–⁠0.

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

AwayCalifornia3–⁠4 in 2026

HomeNC State3–⁠3 in 2026

Kickoff time TBA at Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh

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

NC State

QuarterbackC.J. Bailey1,507 passing yards, 9 TDLast: vs. Wake Forest, 28 of 39, 241 yards, 1 TD; 13 carries, 0 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
ReceiverKeenan Jackson27 catches, 400 yards, 5 TDLast: vs. Wake Forest, 5 catches, 61 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
LinebackerRaul Aguirre Jr.55 tacklesLast: vs. Wake Forest, 12 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)

NC State 71% to win.

The line

No line posted yet.

The series

Every California–NC State game

NC State leads 1–⁠0 in their only meeting.

Around this game

California

NC State

Next gamevs. DukeNov. 7, 2026
SeasonNC State in 2026
ProgramNC State history and records