Wake Forest vs California head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 7, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Breakdown
California's 64 composite edges Wake Forest's 59; a 4★ backfield and 3.5★ D-line drive the gap.
When Wake Forest has the ball: The 3★ O-line meets California's 3.5★, 3.5-year D-line; Gio Lopez likely throws under pressure.
When California has the ball: Adam Mohammed's 4★ tests Wake Forest's 3★ linebackers; 3.7★ receivers edge a 3★ secondary.
Swing factor: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has the 4★ arm but one college year; Gio Lopez counters with 3★, three seasons.
X-factor: Wake Forest flies cross-country to Berkeley for an October Saturday, Week 7 road date.