The Virginia Tech Hokies (4-1) visit the California Golden Bears (2-3) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ACC Network. DraftKings lists the spread at VT -9.5 with a total of 53.5; moneylines are Virginia Tech -375 · California +295. Below is our Virginia Tech vs California 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.
Virginia Tech vs California Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Virginia Tech at California |
| Records | Virginia Tech 4-1 · California 2-3 |
| Spread | VT -9.5 |
| Moneyline | Virginia Tech -375 · California +295 |
| Total | 53.5 |
| Venue | California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ACC Network |
| Head Coaches | Virginia Tech: HC James Franklin, OC Ty Howle · California: HC Tosh Lupoi, OC Jordan Somerville |
Virginia Tech Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Virginia Tech Hokies are 4-1 overall, 1-1 in ACC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 73-3 vs VMI; Sep 12 — W 44-21 vs Old Dominion; Sep 19 — W 35-26 at Maryland; Sep 26 — W 21-14 at Boston College; Oct 2 — L 35-33 vs Pittsburgh. Most recently, Virginia Tech lost to Pittsburgh 35-33 at home. Through 5 games, Virginia Tech is averaging 41.2 points scored and 19.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: James Franklin (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Ty Howle. Defensive coordinator: Brent Pry.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Ethan Grunkemeyer (QB) — 131/177, 1,446 yards, 11 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Jeffrey Overton Jr. (RB) — 77 carries, 455 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Luke Reynolds (TE) — 37 receptions, 373 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Aycen Stevens (DL) — 5.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Kaleb Spencer (LB) — 23 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 41.2 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 19.8 points per game; Ethan Grunkemeyer’s passing volume (1,446 yards). Questions: The response to a 35-33 loss to Pittsburgh.
California Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The California Golden Bears are 2-3 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; Oct 3 — L 39-31 at UNLV. Most recently, California lost to UNLV 39-31 on the road. Through 5 games, California is averaging 27.0 points scored and 26.6 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) — 107/164, 1,180 yards, 8 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Adam Mohammed (RB) — 73 carries, 336 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Ian Strong (WR) — 23 receptions, 299 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: AJ Tuitele (LB) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Kingston Lopa (DB) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (107/164, 1,180 yards, 8 TD, 5 INT). Questions: A defense allowing 26.6 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele); the response to a 39-31 loss at UNLV.
How to Watch Virginia Tech vs California
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA
- TV / Streaming: ACC Network
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 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.