San Diego State vs California Picks and Prediction – 9/15/2024

The San Diego State Aztecs take a short road trip this week to Berkeley for a matchup with the California Golden Bears. San Diego State has won 1 and lost one game overall this year coming into their third outing following a 21 point loss to Oregon State a week ago. Offensively San Diego State was horrendous against Oregon State compiling 179 yards after turning the ball over once to score no points. Defensively the Aztecs were outmatched giving up 21 points including fourteen in the fourth quarter on 420 total yards. Stay in the loop with our College Football Picks.

Danny O'Neill led the way for San Diego State completing 11 passes for 107 yards in the game. Marquez Cooper was top ball carrier with 13 carries for 53 yards. Louis Brown IV led the team with 45 yards on two receptions. Ja’Shaun Poke chipped in 25 yards on three grabs.

The California Golden Bears come into their third game of the season undefeated overall after a 7 point upset victory on the road against Auburn. Offensively California did the work against Auburn scoring 21 points on 334 total yards of offense. Defensively the Golden B uhears were phenomenal allowing just 14 points on 286 yards and forced 5 turnovers in the game.

Fernando Mendoza leads California this season with 391 yards and three scores on 40 completions. Jaivian Thomas has boasted a team high 72 yards and one score on 14 carries. Jaydn Ott is second on the roster with 60 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Nyziah Hunter leads the team with 91 yards and three touchdowns on 8 receptions.

California is the better team in this matchup playing the better football coming into this week, but San Diego State has the horses to compete. Look for San Diego State to play well against California as they pursue their second victory of the season. The Golden Bears should do enough to get the win, but San Diego State will make enough plays down the stretch to cover the big double digit number. Final Score Prediction, California Golden Bears win but the San Diego State Aztecs cover 31-21.