Our rankings
NC State 64%
California #73 vs NC State #57 in our rankings (network centrality).
California vs NC State Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
73
California28%
California28%72%57
NC State
NC StateOur pick: NC State, 72% to win · projected 25–31
Common opponents
NC State 89%
NC State by 15.5 points here, from 2 comparisons.
Efficiency
NC State 71%
Projected California 25, NC State 31 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
California vs NC State head to head this season
- California L 10–31 away, Oct 31
California and NC State common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: California went 0–1, NC State went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | California | NC State | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Wake Forest |
L 7–41 home, Oct 17 | L 14–38 home, Oct 10 | NCSU +10.0 |