Our rankings
Virginia 61%
California #73 vs Virginia #60 in our rankings (network centrality).
California vs Virginia Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
73
California26%
California26%74%60
Virginia
VirginiaOur pick: Virginia, 74% to win · projected 21–27
Common opponents
Virginia 92%
Virginia by 16.5 points here, from 4 comparisons.
Efficiency
Virginia 72%
Projected California 21, Virginia 27 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
California and Virginia common opponents · 4
Against the same teams: California went 1–3, Virginia went 2–2. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | California | Virginia | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 NC State |
L 10–31 away, Oct 31 | W 34–8 home, Aug 29 | UVA +47.0 |
 SMU |
L 20–59 away, Oct 24 | L 13–23 away, Oct 17 | UVA +29.0 |
 Wake Forest |
L 7–41 home, Oct 17 | L 7–51 away, Oct 31 | CAL +10.0 |
 Syracuse |
W 21–18 away, Sep 12 | W 28–25 home, Oct 10 | Even |