UCLA vs Cal Prediction: Two New Starts After Dark
UCLA and Cal are starting over with great coaching staffs, fun teams, and plenty of hope. Here's the CFN preview and prediction for the late-night showdown.
The upcoming college football game between UCLA and Cal is set to take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:30 pm ET. The match will be broadcast on ESPN from the California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA, marking the start of the ACC season for Cal and the Big Ten for UCLA.
Former Pac-12 programs from Berkeley and Los Angeles have joined the respective conferences, making this rivalry an exciting matchup for fans. UCLA has brought in James Madison head coach Bob Chesney, while Cal has signed former Bear defensive lineman Tosh Lopoi to bolster their team.
In this 95th meeting between the two schools, Cal has won ten of their last twelve season openers. The latest game ended with Cal winning 33-7 in 2023. UCLA hasn't won an opener since 2017, when they defeated UCLA 45-44.
To watch the game, tune in on September 5, 2026, at 10:30 pm ET on ESPN. The California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA will host the game. For those looking to place bets, the latest consensus line is UCLA -1.5, with an over/under of 53.5 points.
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