The California Golden Bears will travel to Chestnut Hill to face the Boston College Eagles on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Stadium. Both teams are on the hunt for their first ACC win of this season. Cal is playing its first conference matchup of the season, while BC is looking to rebound after dropping its ACC opener. Before kickoff from Chestnut Hill, continue reading to get my Cal vs Boston College prediction for this weekend.
Our Cal vs Boston College Pick
- Pick: Cal +6
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: California Golden Bears vs Boston College Eagles
- Date & Time: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 3:30 p.m. EDT
- Venue: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA
- Broadcast: ACC Network
Cal vs Boston College Odds
| Betting Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spread | Boston College -6 |
| Moneyline | Boston College -210 | California +175 |
| Total | 52.5 |
Key Storylines
- Boston College’s High-Powered Offense: The Eagles have a dangerous passing attack, averaging 393.7 yards per game. Quarterback Dylan Lonergan is a transfer from Alabama and has done a nice job to erase memories of struggles with continuity at quarterback last season.
- California’s Defensive Strength: The Golden Bears’ defense has been impressive, allowing just 16.5 points per game and ranking 34th in total yards allowed. But they were shut out in their last game against San Diego State and need to be better on that side of the ball to help their defense out.
- Cal’s Offensive Inconsistencies: California’s offense has been inconsistent, ranking 99th in third-down conversion percentage at 36.4%. Their inability to sustain drives consistently could be a significant disadvantage against Boston College’s potent offense.
Quarterback Play
Dylan Lonergan (Boston College): The redshirt sophomore has shown flashes of brilliance for Boston College. Lonergan has thrown for 991 yards and nine touchdowns, with just one interception. His familiarity with head coach Bill O’Brien’s pro-style system has facilitated a smooth transition from the Crimson Tide.
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (California): JKS hasn’t been terrible this season for Cal. He has six touchdown passes and three interceptions so far this year. But he is coming off a shutout loss to SDSU and has to be better for the Eagles to get a win in this matchup.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Boston College Trends: Boston College is 2-1 against the spread so far this season. The Eagles have had each of their first three games go over their totals. BC won the only meeting between these teams in their histories back in 1986.
- California Trends: Cal is 2-2 against the spread so far this year. They are 1-2-1 in over/unders so far this season.
Cal vs Boston College Model Projection
Score Projection: Boston College 31 – California 27
Win Probability: Boston College 70%, California 30%
Final Thoughts
Boston College is at home and has the advantage at the quarterback position going into this matchup. But I am inclined to take the points with Cal here. The Golden Bears should be able to run the ball effectively and wind the clock throughout this contest. We should see a tight game late. I think Boston College will ultimately win it, but it will be close enough for Cal to cover the spread.
