California Golden Bears vs Virginia Cavaliers Prediction, 11/14/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: California Golden Bears vs Virginia Cavaliers

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Location: Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA

TV: ACC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Cavaliers (-12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

Scott Stadium is where the Virginia Cavaliers (4-5) will attempt to beat the California Golden Bears (3-6) on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Virginia opens this game as 12.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is 47.5.

The California Golden Bears come into this game with a record of 3-6 for this season. In their last matchup, the Golden Bears took on the NC State Wolfpack and went home with a loss by a final score of 31-10. When it came to stopping the run, the Golden Bears gave up 135 yds on 40 attempts, which averages out to 3.4 yds per run allowed. California relinquished 13 pass completions on 25 tries for 192 yards, and a completion percentage of 52.0%. At the end of the game, they tallied 72 plays for 269 yds. The California Golden Bears ended up running the ball 27 different times and accrued 73 yds, earning them an average of 2.7 yards per carry.

In terms of scoring points, the California Golden Bears are sitting at 21.9 points per outing. Offensively they have an average of 82.8 yards in the run game which ranks them 137th in Division 1. The Golden Bears have racked up 3,223 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, California has amassed 14 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns. California has earned 176 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 81 infractions for 763 yards. They have turned the ball over 9 different times.

The Golden Bears are ranked 119th in the nation concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 31.6 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 5.0 yards per rush and 184.6 rushing yards per game on the year. Overall, they have allowed 1,661 rushing yards through 9 games. Regarding passing yards, the Golden Bears have given up 1,872 yds which ranks them 57th in Division 1. They have given up 208.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 58.5%. Over the course of this season, they are allowing 392.6 yards per game which ranks them 101st in college football. They have yielded 15 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 22 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Cavaliers head into this game 4-5 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Cavaliers took a defeat with a final score of 51-7 when they played the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Cavaliers finished the contest with 330 yds on 64 plays (5.2 yds per play). Virginia ran the football for 0.8 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 16 yards on 19 attempts. Virginia conceded 51 rushing attempts for 309 yards (6.1 yards per rush). The Cavaliers passing defense gave up a completion rate of 61.9%, relinquishing 229 yards on 13 out of 21 through the air.

The Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 357.4 yards per game, which ranks them 96th in college football. The Virginia offense has compiled 417 penalty yards on 43 violations, which is 124th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 145.4 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,309 yards for the year. They have tossed 3 interceptions while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have recorded 186 1st downs. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Cavaliers are 89th in Division 1 holding an average of 25.9 PPG. For the year thus far, the Cavaliers have compiled 1,908 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 212.0 passing yards per contest, which ranks 89th in college football.

Virginia has allowed a total of 1,444 yards rushing (160.4 yards per outing) in addition to 16 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 189.7 yards/contest, ranking them 34th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 208 points. Their defense has compiled 1 fumbles and 8 picks on the season. The Cavaliers defense has taken the field for 579 plays, which is 59th in college football. The Cavaliers are allowing 23.1 PPG, ranking them 55th in D-1.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cavaliers -12.5

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