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California 20, SMU 59 on Oct 24, 2026. Against the closing line, SMU covered; the total went over. Box score context, records against the spread and the head-to-head series.
Game details
Kickoff (ET): Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Consensus spread: SMU -18.5
Consensus total: 55
Moneyline: SMU -1120 / California +688
Model projection (experimental): California 19.1 - SMU 36.5; SMU wins 86%
Model fair line (experimental): SMU -17.5, total 55.5