Venue, Date & Time
Location: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (Capacity: 44,500)
Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
Broadcast: ACC Network
Weather Forecast (Chestnut Hill, MA)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; no major effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
California Golden Bears
No major new injuries reported; QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele expected to start despite struggles vs. SDSU.
Boston College Eagles
No significant injuries reported; QB Dylan Lonergan healthy and leading the offense.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Cal, 980 yds, 6 TD, 3 INT) vs. DB Omar Thornton (BC, 10 TKL, 3 TFL, 1 sack)
Sagapolutele is a freshman with upside but turnover risk; Thornton is a disruptive blitzer.
RB Kendrick Raphael (Cal, 237 yds, 1 TD) vs. LB Owen McGowan (BC, 9 TKL, 2 TFL, 1 sack)
Raphael provides balance; McGowan is a key run-stopper.
WR Trond Grizzell (Cal, 266 yds, 1 TD) vs. CB Carter Davis (BC, 9 TKL, 1 sack)
Grizzell is Cal’s deep threat; Davis will be tested in coverage.
QB Dylan Lonergan (BC, 991 yds, 9 TD, 1 INT, 73.2% comp) vs. LB Cade Uluave (Cal, 25 TKL, 4 TFL)
Lonergan is one of the ACC’s most efficient passers; Uluave leads Cal’s defense.
WR Lewis Bond (BC, 275 yds) vs. DB Hezekiah Masses (Cal, 3 INT)
Bond is Lonergan’s top target; Masses is Cal’s ballhawk.
Recent Team Forms
California Golden Bears (3-1, 0-0 ACC)
L 0–34 @ San Diego State
W 27–14 vs. Minnesota
W 35–3 vs. Texas Southern
W 34–15 @ Oregon State
Trend: Defense strong (16.5 PPG allowed), but offense inconsistent.
Boston College Eagles (1-2, 0-1 ACC)
L 20–30 @ Stanford
L 40–42 (2OT) @ Michigan State
W 66–10 vs. Fordham
Trend: Explosive offense (42 PPG), defense shaky (27.3 PPG allowed).
Conference Context
California: First year in the ACC, looking to rebound after SDSU loss.
Boston College: Longtime ACC member, trying to avoid 1–3 start.
Cross-Conference Note: Both teams now ACC rivals after Cal’s move from the Pac-12.
Series History
All-time H2H: Boston College leads 1–0
Last Meeting: 1986 – Boston College 21, Cal 15
Trend: First meeting in nearly 40 years; now an annual ACC matchup.
Betting Trends
California:
2–2 ATS in 2025
2–2 O/U this season
4–2 ATS in last 6 road games
Boston College:
2–1 ATS in 2025
3–0 O/U this season
5–1 SU in last 6 home games
Historical Betting Results
1986: Boston College -6 covered, won 21–15 (Under 45.5)
2025 Season:
Cal: Covered vs. Minnesota (+3), failed vs. SDSU (-14)
BC: Covered vs. Michigan State (+3.5), failed vs. Stanford (-14)
Game Odds
California Golden Bears 53.5
Boston College Eagles + 6
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
