California vs Virginia head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 11, Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The Breakdown
California edges Virginia 64-62 on composite, driven by 4★ skill talent Virginia's 2.8★ secondary must handle.
When California has the ball: Adam Mohammed, 4★, attacks Virginia's 3.0★ linebackers; 3.7★ receivers outclass a 2.8★ back seven.
When Virginia has the ball: A 3.0★ O-line averaging 3 years faces Cal's 3.5★ D-line — Bears hold the advantage.
Swing factor: QB duel: both 4★, but Beau Pribula's 3 years dwarf Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele's 1. Cal starts 12 portal additions.
X-factor: Mid-November Saturday in Charlottesville, Cal traveling cross-country — Virginia's veteran-built roster gets the home-crowd cushion.