California Golden Bears vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 10/24/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: California Golden Bears vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Friday, October 24, 2025

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The California Golden Bears (5-2) are hitting the road to Lane Stadium on Friday, October 24, 2025 where they will try to defeat the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-5). Virginia Tech opens as 4.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 50.

The California Golden Bears come into this game with a record of 5-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Golden Bears faced the North Carolina Tar Heels and earned the victory with a final of 21-18. When it came to stopping the run, the Golden Bears gave up 120 yards on 29 attempts, which is an average of 4.1 yds per rush surrendered. California relinquished 19 pass completions on 35 tries for a total of 167 yds, and a completion percentage of 54.3%. Once the final whistle blew, they had 71 plays which totaled 294 yds. The California Golden Bears ended up running the ball 31 different times and accounted for 80 yds, which earned them an average of 2.6 yds per carry.

Concerning scoring, the California Golden Bears have an average of 23.7 PPG. As a team they are averaging 94.3 yards in the run game which ranks them 131st in Division 1. The Golden Bears have tallied 2,404 yards in total for the year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, California has amassed 11 touchdowns via the pass and 10 touchdowns on the ground. California has recorded 136 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 53 infractions for 419 yards. They have turned the football over 10 different times.

The Golden Bears rank 49th in college football when it comes to team defense, giving up 21.9 points per contest. The opposition is running for an average of 4.1 yards per rushing attempt and 122.6 yards on the ground per contest for the year. Overall, they have allowed 858 yards via the running game in 7 contests. Concerning passing yardage, the Golden Bears have given up 1,408 yds which has them sitting in 48th in Division 1. They have conceded 201.1 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 62.1%. In total, they are giving up 323.7 yards per contest which ranks them 34th in Division 1. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns through the air and 13 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Hokies head into this matchup 2-5 for this season. For their last game, the Hokies walked away with a loss by a score of 35-20 against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Virginia Tech rushed for 5.5 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 186 yards on 34 carries. The Hokies finished the game with 367 yds on 55 plays (6.7 yards per play). The Hokies secondary allowed a completion rate of 83.3%, surrendering 213 yds on 20 for 24 passing. Virginia Tech conceded 42 running attempts for 268 yards (6.4 yards per rush).

In terms of their scoring prowess, the Hokies are sitting 98th in the nation with 23.0 points per outing. The Virginia Tech Hokies average 359.1 yards per contest, which ranks them 98th in the country. The Virginia Tech offense has 468 yards of penalties on 50 violations, which is 33rd in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 5 picks while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have obtained 141 first downs. For the season thus far, the Hokies currently have a total of 1,397 passing yards together with holding an average of 199.6 throwing yards per outing, putting them at 98th in Division 1. They average 159.6 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,117 yards for the season.

The Hokies are relinquishing 29.3 points per game, ranking them 103rd in the nation. Virginia Tech has conceded a total of 1,048 yards rushing (149.7 yards per contest) in addition to 14 touchdowns rushing for the season. They have allowed 10 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 223.4 yards per outing, which has them in 74th in college football. The Hokies defense has taken part in 429 plays, which has them ranked 31st in D-1. They have compiled 2 fumbles and 3 interceptions for the season. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 205 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Bears +4.5

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