The Tar Heels will play the Golden Bears on Friday, October 17th, 2025. The matchup takes place at California Memorial Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 10:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between North Carolina and California taking place at California Memorial Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - North Carolina has a 90.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for California is 93.00.
- Away North Carolina - Heading into Week 8, North Carolina currently has a 1-1 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the ACC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home California - California has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 8 matchup, they rank 3rd in the ACC Conference for home team wins. Like the North Carolina away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, North Carolina ranks 17th (94) in the ACC Conference, with California currently ranking 14th (145) for points scored in the ACC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, North Carolina stands 11th (129) in the ACC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. California sits at 9th (135) in the ACC Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - North Carolina has a 2-3 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with California currently 4-2 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild ride as North Carolina faces off against California on Friday night!
California Memorial Stadium will be the battleground for this fierce Week 8 matchup.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, California holds a slight edge over North Carolina.
North Carolina has a 2-3 record while California sits at 4-2 heading into this game.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below for an unforgettable experience!
Best Tar Heels at Golden Bears Odds
| Underdog North Carolina | Favorite California |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog North Carolina | Favorite California |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
California is a -8.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while North Carolina is a +8.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 47.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
California is a -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and North Carolina is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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North Carolina
California
10:30pm EDT | +8.5 -110-8.5 -110 |
Underdog North Carolina - North Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 North Carolina underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite California - California bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 California favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
North Carolina at California Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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North Carolina
California
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10:30pm EDT | +154-225+10000Bet |
North Carolina
California
Game to Overtime
10:30pm EDT | Yes +1250No -10000Bet |
North Carolina
California
Both Teams Score 10+
10:30pm EDT | Yes -525No +360Bet |
North Carolina
California
Both Teams Score 20+
10:30pm EDT | Yes +130No -165Bet |
| BetMGM | |
North Carolina
California
Both Teams Score 30+
10:30pm EDT | Yes +775No -1600Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| California | 1-1 | 0.500 | 4 | 2 | 145 | 135 | 2-1 | 2-1 | L1 |
| North Carolina | 0-1 | 0.000 | 2 | 3 | 94 | 129 | 1-2 | 1-1 | L2 |
North Carolina & California Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
North Carolina Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM North Carolina YR: futures available
California Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| California | +50000 Bet |
North Carolina & California Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | TCU vs North Carolina | TCU 48, UNC 14 Monday, September 1st, 2025 |
| Week 2 | North Carolina vs Charlotte | UNC 20, CLT 3 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Richmond vs North Carolina | UNC 41, RICH 6 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | North Carolina vs UCF | UCF 34, UNC 9 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Clemson vs North Carolina | CLEM 38, UNC 10 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | North Carolina vs California | Friday, October 17th, 2025 10:30 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Virginia vs North Carolina | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | North Carolina vs Syracuse | Friday, October 31st, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Stanford vs North Carolina | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | North Carolina vs Wake Forest | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Duke vs North Carolina | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | North Carolina vs NC State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | California vs Oregon State | CAL 34, ORST 15 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Texas Southern vs California | CAL 35, TXSO 3 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Minnesota vs California | CAL 27, MINN 14 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | California vs San Diego State | SDSU 34, CAL 0 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | California vs Boston College | CAL 28, BC 24 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Duke vs California | DUKE 45, CAL 21 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | North Carolina vs California | Friday, October 17th, 2025 10:30 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | California vs Virginia Tech | Friday, October 24th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Virginia vs California | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | California vs Louisville | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | California vs Stanford | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | SMU vs California | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the North Carolina vs California College Football Game
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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 Friday, October 17th, 2025 at 10:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the North Carolina vs California Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the North Carolina vs California Game.
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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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