Our rankings
California 52%
California #73 vs SMU #76 in our rankings (network centrality).
California vs SMU Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
73
California15%
California15%85%76
SMU
SMUOur pick: SMU, 85% to win · projected 21–35
Common opponents
SMU 90%
SMU by 16.5 points here, from 2 comparisons.
Efficiency
SMU 90%
Projected California 21, SMU 35 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
California vs SMU head to head this season
- California L 20–59 away, Oct 24
California and SMU common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: California went 1–0, SMU went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | California | SMU | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Syracuse |
W 21–18 away, Sep 12 | L 27–30 away, Oct 31 | CAL +6.0 |