California vs SMU Football Odds

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The Golden Bears will play the Mustangs on Saturday, October 24th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CW.

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Key Matchup Stats

We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between California and SMU taking place at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - California has a 91.00 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for SMU is 96.33.
  • Away California - Heading into Week 8, California currently has a 1-1 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 4th in the ACC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
  • Home SMU - SMU has a 4-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 8 matchup, they rank 1st in the ACC Conference for home team wins. Like the California away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
  • Points Scored - For the 2026 season, California ranks 10th (167) in the ACC Conference, with SMU currently ranking 7th (196) for points scored in the ACC Conference.
  • Points Against - Also in 2026, California stands 1st (194) in the ACC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. SMU sits at 8th (128) in the ACC Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
  • Team Records - California has a 3-4 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with SMU currently 5-1 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.

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Recent Meetings Since 2022

Recent Meetings Since 2022
WeekGameResultMargin
2026
Week 8		California vs SMU
Saturday, October 24th, 2026		SMU 59, CAL 20
Gerald J. Ford Stadium		SMU by 39
2025
Week 14		SMU vs California
Saturday, November 29th, 2025		CAL 38, SMU 35
California Memorial Stadium		California by 3
2024
Week 14		California vs SMU
Saturday, November 30th, 2024		SMU 38, CAL 6
Gerald J. Ford Stadium		SMU by 32

Team Standings

2026-2027 College Football Regular Season Standings - California, SMU
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
California2-28.000341671942-31-1L1
SMU5-24.000723332066-01-2W1

California & SMU Futures Odds

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California & SMU Team Pages

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Team Schedules & Results


2026-27 California Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1UCLA vs
California		UCLA 45, CAL 24
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Week 2California vs
Syracuse		CAL 21, SYR 18
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Week 3Wagner vs
California		CAL 49, WAG 7
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Week 4Clemson vs
California		CLEM 24, CAL 10
Friday, September 25th, 2026
Week 5California vs
UNLV		UNLV 39, CAL 31
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Week 6Virginia Tech vs
California		CAL 25, VT 20
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Week 7Wake Forest vs
California		WAKE 41, CAL 7
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Week 8California vs
SMU		SMU 59, CAL 20
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Week 9California vs
NC State		NCSU 31, CAL 10
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Week 11California vs
Virginia		Saturday, November 14th, 2026
3:30 pm EST
Week 12Stanford vs
California		Saturday, November 21st, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 13Pittsburgh vs
California		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST


2026-27 SMU Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1SMU vs
Florida State		SMU 27, FSU 24
Monday, September 7th, 2026
Week 2UC Davis vs
SMU		SMU 56, UCD 10
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Week 3SMU vs
Louisville		LOU 41, SMU 31
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Week 4Missouri State vs
SMU		SMU 34, MOST 24
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Week 5Boston College vs
SMU		SMU 25, BC 16
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Week 7Virginia vs
SMU		SMU 23, UVA 13
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Week 8California vs
SMU		SMU 59, CAL 20
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Week 9SMU vs
Syracuse		SYR 30, SMU 27
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Week 10Virginia Tech vs
SMU		SMU 51, VT 28
Friday, November 6th, 2026
Week 11Wake Forest vs
SMU		Saturday, November 14th, 2026
12:00 pm EST
Week 12SMU vs
Notre Dame		Saturday, November 21st, 2026
7:30 pm EST
Week 13SMU vs
Stanford		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the California vs SMU College Football Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the California vs SMU Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the California vs SMU Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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