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California Golden Bears
Next: California vs. Virginia Tech, Sat Oct 10, 3:30 PM ET. California +9.5, total 53.5.
Latest California News
Cal shifts play-calling duties away from Somerville
California head coach Tohs Lupoi took play-calling away from offensive coordinator Jordan Somerville at halftime of the loss to UNLV and handed it to Pat McCann. The change could alter how the Bears' struggling offense operates going forward. Yahoo Sports
Cal shifts play-calling duties to Pat McCann mid-game
Cal coach Tosh Lupoi confirmed that passing game coordinator Pat McCann took over offensive play-calling from coordinator Jordan Somerville during the loss at UNLV. The change signals a new voice directing the Bears' offense going forward. On3
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. UCLA | +1.5 | +2.5 | +1.0 | L 24–45 | Didn't cover |
| 2 | at Syracuse | −2.5 | +3.5 | +6.0 | W 21–18 | Covered |
| 3 | vs. Wagner | — | — | — | W 49–7 | — |
| 4 | vs. Clemson | +1.5 | +2.5 | +1.0 | L 10–24 | Didn't cover |
| 5 | at UNLV | −1.5 | +1 | +2.5 | L 31–39 | Didn't cover |
| 6 | vs. Virginia Tech | +9.5 | +9.5 | — | Upcoming | — |
| 7 | vs. Wake Forest | — | — | — | Upcoming | — |
California's consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against California. College football has no official injury report: availability news comes from reporting and coach statements.