Virginia Opens as 12.5-Point Favorite Over Cal

Published on November 8, 2026, the matchup comes as both teams look to rebound from losses on October 31. Virginia is 4-5 overall and Cal is 3-6; both have 2-4 records in ACC play. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EST, with the game set to air on ACC Network.

Virginia has dropped three straight, including a 51-7 loss to Wake Forest. The Cavaliers average 25.9 points and 358.1 yards per game, while allowing 23.1 points and 350.1 yards. Quarterback Beau Pribula has thrown for 1,587 yards and 14 touchdowns, with three interceptions.

Cal has lost four of its past five games and its last three by a combined 131-37. The Bears fell 31-10 to NC State in their most recent outing. They average 21.9 points per game and allow 31.6. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele leads Cal with 1,751 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions.

Virginia is 4-1 at home this season, while Cal has a 1-3 road record. The Cavaliers beat the Bears 31-21 in Berkeley last season. Cal needs wins in each of its final three games to become bowl-eligible for a fourth consecutive year and finish with a chance at a winning record.

After the game, Virginia is scheduled to host North Carolina on November 21, while Cal will host Stanford that day.