The California Golden Bears (2-2) visit the UNLV Rebels (2-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN). DraftKings lists the spread at UNLV -2.5 with a total of 53.5; moneylines are California +102 · UNLV -122. Below is our California vs UNLV preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
California vs UNLV Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | California at UNLV |
| Records | California 2-2 · UNLV 2-2 |
| Spread | UNLV -2.5 |
| Moneyline | California +102 · UNLV -122 |
| Total | 53.5 |
| Venue | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) |
| Head Coaches | California: HC Tosh Lupoi, OC Jordan Somerville · UNLV: HC Dan Mullen, OC Corey Dennis |
California Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The California Golden Bears are 2-2 overall, 1-1 in ACC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 45-24 vs UCLA; Sep 12 — W 21-18 at Syracuse; Sep 19 — W 49-7 vs Wagner; Sep 25 — L 24-10 vs Clemson. Most recently, California lost to Clemson 24-10 at home. Through 4 games, California is averaging 26.0 points scored and 23.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Tosh Lupoi (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Jordan Somerville. Defensive coordinators: Da'Von Brown / Michael Hutchings.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (QB) — 88/137, 985 yards, 7 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Adam Mohammed (RB) — 73 carries, 336 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Ian Strong (WR) — 17 receptions, 250 yards
- Sacks leader: Daniel Harris (DB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Kingston Lopa (DB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (88/137, 985 yards, 7 TD, 4 INT). Questions: The response to a 24-10 loss to Clemson.
UNLV Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UNLV Rebels are 2-2 overall, 1-0 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 27-21 vs Memphis; Sep 5 — W 21-6 at Hawai'i; Sep 12 — L 44-6 at North Texas; Sep 26 — W 38-10 at Akron. Most recently, UNLV beat Akron 38-10 on the road. Through 4 games, UNLV is averaging 21.5 points scored and 21.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Dan Mullen (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Corey Dennis. Defensive coordinator: Paul Guenther.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jackson Arnold (QB) — 68/111, 891 yards, 5 TD
- Rushing leader: Jai'Den Thomas (RB) — 57 carries, 337 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Taz Reddicks (WR) — 12 receptions, 236 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Tre Fulton (DB) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Cam Santee (LB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: Momentum from a 38-10 win at Akron. Questions: Holding serve at Allegiant Stadium against California.
How to Watch California vs UNLV
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
- TV / Streaming: CBS Sports Network (CBSSN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.