California vs NC State Prediction, Picks & Odds (Week 9)
Sun, Nov 1, 12:00 AM ET
Why we pick this side
This season, California is 2-2 with 104 points for and 94 against; NC State is 2-2 with 153 points for and 100 against.
California is 2-3 in its last 5, averaging 27.0 scored and 25.8 allowed; most recently losing to Clemson 10-24 on September 25, 2026. NC State is 3-2 in its last 5, averaging 36.8 scored and 21.4 allowed; most recently beating App State 41-31 on September 26, 2026.
Injury report: California lists 4 (JaronKeawe Sagapolutele, Injured; Carter Vargas, Injured; Kamar Mothudi, Injured; more below); NC State list none.
Injuries
California
- JaronKeawe Sagapolutele: Injured, Head
- Carter Vargas: Injured, Leg
- Kamar Mothudi: Injured, Head
- Ricky Fletcher: Injured, Leg
NC State
None listed.
Recent form
California
- September 25, 2026: L 10-24 vs Clemson
- September 19, 2026: W 49-7 vs Wagner
- September 12, 2026: W 21-18 at Syracuse
- September 5, 2026: L 24-45 vs UCLA
- December 24, 2025: L 31-35 at Hawai'i
NC State
- September 26, 2026: W 41-31 vs App State
- September 19, 2026: L 31-35 at Vanderbilt
- September 11, 2026: W 73-0 vs Richmond
- August 29, 2026: L 8-34 at Virginia
- December 19, 2025: W 31-7 vs Memphis