California vs Wake Forest Picks and Prediction – 11/9/2024

The California Golden Bears visit Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Friday for an Atlantic Coast Conference clash with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. California improved to 4-4 overall following a 44-7 victory over Oregon State. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Golden Bears. Cal is 0-4 in AAC play. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our college football previews.

Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza has thrown for 2.095 yards with 10 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Mendoza has been sacked 28 times in eight games. Jaivian Thomas is the leading rusher with 470 yards and five touchdowns while averaging 6.0 yards per carry. Jack Endries is the leading receiver with 421 yards, two touchdowns, and an average of 12.4 yards per reception. 

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons improved to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in the Atlanta Coast Conference with its 27-24 victory over the Stanford Cardinal. Wake Forest quarterback Hank Bachmeier threw three touchdown passes and Matthew Dennis booted a 23-yard field goal to break a tie with less than 2 minutes to play. Wake Forest held off Stanford in the Cardinal’s final drive.

Wake Forest quarterback Hank Bachmeier has thrown for 1,958 yards with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. The QB has been sacked 20 times in eight games. Demond Claiborne has rushed for 711 yards and eight touchdowns with an average of 4.9 yards per carry to lead all rushers. Taylor Morin leads all receivers with 496 yards and one touchdown reception while averaging 12.7 yards.

California has covered the number in five of its last seven, while Wake Forest has failed to cover the number in each of its last seven at home. California is holding opponents to an average of only 17.3 points per game which is 14th-best in the nation. The Golden Bears have 14 takeaways which is fourth best. Wake Forest allows 31.0 points per game which is 108 and has only eight takeaways. Final Score Prediction, California Golden Bears win and cover ATS 33-17.