Overview

• Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. PT at Snapdragon Stadium on CBS Sports Network, with Cal at 3-0 and San Diego State at 1-1.
• A win would give the Bears their first 4-0 start since 2019 as they wrap up nonconference play.
• True freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is 71-of-106 passing for 772 yards with six touchdowns and one interception, drawing praise from Aztecs coach Sean Lewis for his poise and timing.
• Cal has produced five takeaways, including three interceptions by senior cornerback Hezekiah Masses, while SDSU is still seeking its first defensive turnover.
• ESPN’s Matchup Predictor lists an 82.7% win probability for Cal, and sportsbooks have the Bears favored by double digits, with recent lines around 13.5 to 14.5 points.