California Golden Bears
ACC
7-6
Record (4-4 conf.)
-3.39
SER — #93 FBS
Final 2025 Season
7-6
Record
-3.39
Final SER (#93 FBS)
-2.3
Offense
-1.09
Defense
Quarterfinal: Lost 31-35 at Hawai'i
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 10:30 PM ET | Home | California Memorial Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 3:30 PM ET | Away | JMA Wireless Dome | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 3:30 PM ET |
Wagner
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Home | California Memorial Stadium |
| Week 4 | Fri, Sept. 25 | 10:30 PM ET | Home | California Memorial Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | 3:30 PM ET | Away | Allegiant Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Home | California Memorial Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Home | California Memorial Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Away | Gerald J. Ford Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Away | Carter-Finley Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Away | Scott Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Home | California Memorial Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Home | California Memorial Stadium |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.55
RQI
58.3%
Returning Production
15.74
Experience Index
32
Transfer Count
-3.39
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.