Pick details
| MATCHUP | Wagner Seahawks | California Golden Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Where | California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ACC Network | |
Wagner Seahawks Betting Preview
The Wagner Seahawks beat Southern Connecticut State, lost to James Madison, and play Central Connecticut next. Wagner has lost 3 of its last 4 games. Benjamin Newman is completing 58.4 percent of his passes for 380 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Zion Fowler-El and Teree McDonald have combined for 248 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Malik Redd has 6 receptions.
The Wagner Seahawks ground game is averaging 83.3 yards per contest, and Matt Morad leads the way with 115 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Wagner is allowing 40.6 points and 339.7 yards per game. Acear Cornish leads the Wagner Seahawks with 14 tackles, Brendan Leal has 1 sack, and Shamar Williams has 1 interception.
Cal Golden Bears Betting Preview
The Cal Golden Bears lost to UCLA, beat Syracuse, and play Clemson next. Cal has lost 7 of its last 12 games. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is completing 60 percent of his passes for 453 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Ian Strong and Chase Hendricks have combined for 255 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Mason Mini has 6 receptions.
The Cal Golden Bears ground game is averaging 93 yards per contest, and Adam Mohammed leads the way with 194 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Cal is allowing 31.5 points and 448.5 yards per game. Kingston Lopa leads the Cal Golden Bears with 12 tackles, Nate Burrell has 1 sack, and Jae’on Young has 3 pass deflections.
Why the California Golden Bears will win
- California has won five of its last six home games in September.
Why the Wagner Seahawks will win
- California has lost each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
- California has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight home games against non-FBS teams.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of California’s last 10 games in September have gone UNDER the total points line.
California Golden Bears Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Kingston Lopa leads the league for interceptions (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- California ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- California ranks T5th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (4).
Wagner vs California Prediction
The only reason to consider grabbing the points with Wagner is the spot. Cal just played Syracuse and now has to fly back across the country to play a week later. It’s a lot of travel. Also, Cal plays Clemson next week, so it’s a look-ahead spot as well. With all of that said, Wagner lost last week to James Madison 3-87. James Madison could have dropped 100 points if it wanted. Massive line, and there are obviously better games on the board, but Cal can pick its number in this spot. I’ll lay the points if forced to pick.
Randy Chambers's Pick: California -57.5
