California Golden Bears vs Boston College Eagles Prediction, 9/27/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: California Golden Bears vs Boston College Eagles

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA

TV: ACC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The Boston College Eagles (1-2) will compete against the California Golden Bears (3-1) at Alumni Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Boston College opens as 6.5-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 51.

The California Golden Bears come into this game with a record of 3-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Golden Bears played against the San Diego State Aztecs and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 34-0. At the end of the game, they tallied 72 plays which gave them a total of 289 yds. The California Golden Bears ended up running the ball 31 times and had 65 yds, which had them averaging 2.1 yds per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Golden Bears conceded 132 yards on 33 tries, which calculates to 4.0 yards per rush allowed. California gave up 15 pass completions on 18 attempts for 189 yards, and a completion percentage of 83.3%.

The Golden Bears have earned 1,452 yards in total this year. In terms of getting in the endzone, California has earned 7 touchdowns through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 5 different times. California has compiled 74 first downs, and they have been flagged for 27 penalties for 219 yards. As a team they average 105.3 yards on the ground which ranks them 122nd in college football. In terms of getting in the endzone, the California Golden Bears hold an average of 24.0 PPG.

When talking about yards through the air, the Golden Bears are giving up 782 yds which has them ranked 73rd in Division 1. They have yielded 195.5 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 63.3%. For the season, they have surrendered 290.3 yards/game ranking them 34th in the country. They have allowed 2 touchdowns by air as well as 4 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.2 yards per rushing attempt and 94.8 yards on the ground per game so far this season. During the season, they have allowed 379 rushing yards through 4 games. The Golden Bears sit in 32nd in D-1 concerning team defense, allowing 16.5 PPG.

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The Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 1-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Eagles took a loss by a final score of 30-20 against the Stanford Cardinal. Boston College allowed 37 running attempts for 213 yards (5.8 yards per carry). The Eagles passing defense conceded a completion rate of 59.1%, surrendering 186 yards on 13 out of 22 through the air. The Eagles finished with 389 yards while running 67 plays (5.8 yds per play). Boston College ran the ball for 2.4 yds per attempt, finishing with 56 yards on 23 attempts.

The Boston College Eagles maintain an average of 467.0 yards/contest, ranking them 25th in the country. The Boston College offense has accrued 104 yds of penalties on 14 infractions, which ranks 120th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 73.3 rushing yards per game and have run for 220 yards for the season. They have given away 1 interceptions while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 70 1st downs. When looking at putting points on the board, the Eagles are ranking 21st in D-1 maintaining an average of 42.0 points per game. During this campaign so far, the Eagles currently sit at 1,181 yards via the pass as well as an average of 393.7 throwing yards per contest, which has them sitting 1st in college football.

Boston College has yielded a total of 378 rushing yards (126.0 yards/game) and 3 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. They have allowed the opposition 5 touchdowns through the air and 189.7 yards per game, which has them in 54th in the country. Overall, they have relinquished 82 pts. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble and 1 pick so far this season. The Eagles defense has participated in 189 plays, which ranks 19th in the country. The Eagles are relinquishing 27.3 PPG, which puts them 95th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Golden Bears/Eagles college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Eagles -6.5

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