Clemson vs California head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 4, Friday, September 25, 2026.
The Breakdown
#23 Clemson's 68 composite edges California's 64; 4.3★ receivers against a 3.0★ secondary drives it.
When Clemson has the ball: TJ Moore's 5★ leads a 4.3★ receiver group against California's 3.0★ secondary; Gideon Davidson outclasses 2.7★ linebackers.
When California has the ball: The 3.2★ offensive line faces 5★ pair Vic Burley and Amare Adams in a 4.0★ D-line.
Swing factor: Same 4★ grade: Vizzina has three college years, Sagapolutele one. Cal starts 55% portal additions, Clemson 14%.
X-factor: A Friday trip to Berkeley: Clemson travels coast-to-coast in Week 4 into a hostile crowd.