Wake Forest Demon Deacons face California Golden Bears

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-1) are set to face the California Golden Bears (3-3) at California Memorial Stadium. Wake Forest enters the matchup on a three-game winning streak and holds the distinction of being the only FBS team with three Power Four road wins. A victory would extend their streak to four games and secure bowl eligibility for the team.

Wake Forest is led by quarterback Gio Lopez, who has recorded 1,680 passing yards and 13 touchdowns, and rusher Deuce Lawrence, who has 281 yards and three touchdowns. California is led by quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and rusher Adam Mohammed, who has 336 yards and three touchdowns.

Betting analysts have set the line with Wake Forest as a favorite. Staff predictions for the game vary, though many anticipate a Wake Forest victory with an average predicted score of 31-20.