North Carolina at California – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (October 17, 2025)

In a matchup featuring contrasting fortunes, North Carolina (2-3) travels to face California (4-2) at California Memorial Stadium. The Tar Heels are currently on a two-game losing streak and sit at the bottom of their conference rankings at #15. Their offense has struggled, averaging 264.8 yards per game and scoring just 18.8 points per game. In contrast, the Golden Bears, ranked #9 in their conference, are looking to bounce back from a recent loss after winning four of their first six games. California’s offense has been more productive, averaging 351.7 yards and 24.2 points per game. Both teams will be eager to turn their recent performances around as they head into this critical contest.

North Carolina at California Game Information

Game Date: October 17, 2025
Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Location: California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

California Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 4-2
Rankings: #9 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 2-1 at home
Conference Record: 1-1
Division Record: 3-2
Streak: Lost 1

California Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 2110 yards (Avg. 351.7 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 1530 yards (Avg. 255.0 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 580 yards (Avg. 96.7 yards per game)
Points Scored: 145 points (Avg. 24.2 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 82.6% (19/23) | Third Down: 39.7% (31/78)

California Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 1979 yards (Avg. 329.8 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 1241 yards (Avg. 206.8 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 738 yards (Avg. 123.0 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 135 points (Avg. 22.5 points per game)

California Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, 130 Completions/209 Attempts (62.2%), 1487 Yards, 9 Touchdowns, 7 Interceptions
Rushing: Kendrick Raphael, 93 Attempts, 414 Yards (4.5 avg), 4 Touchdowns
Receiving: Trond Grizzell, 24 Receptions, 400 Yards, 1 Touchdowns
Tackles: Cade Uluave, 50 Tackles (18 solo, 32 assists)
Sacks: TJ Bush Jr., 2 Sacks
Interceptions: Hezekiah Masses, 4 Interceptions

North Carolina Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 2-3
Rankings: #15 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 1-2 at home
Conference Record: 0-1
Division Record: 1-3
Streak: Lost 2

North Carolina Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 1324 yards (Avg. 264.8 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 813 yards (Avg. 162.6 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 511 yards (Avg. 102.2 yards per game)
Points Scored: 94 points (Avg. 18.8 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 84.6% (11/13) | Third Down: 31.7% (19/60)

North Carolina Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 1866 yards (Avg. 373.2 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 1231 yards (Avg. 246.2 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 635 yards (Avg. 127.0 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 129 points (Avg. 25.8 points per game)

North Carolina Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Gio Lopez, 42 Completions/67 Attempts (62.7%), 430 Yards, 3 Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions
Rushing: Demon June, 38 Attempts, 266 Yards (7.0 avg), 1 Touchdowns
Receiving: Jordan Shipp, 18 Receptions, 234 Yards, 2 Touchdowns
Tackles: Andrew Simpson, 29 Tackles (17 solo, 12 assists)
Sacks: Melkart Abou Jaoude, 2 Sacks
Interceptions: Kaleb Cost, 1 Interceptions

California Upcoming 2025 Schedule

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November 01, 2025 vs Virginia Cavaliers
November 08, 2025 at Louisville Cardinals
November 22, 2025 at Stanford Cardinal
November 29, 2025 vs SMU Mustangs

North Carolina Upcoming 2025 Schedule

October 25, 2025 vs Virginia Cavaliers
October 31, 2025 at Syracuse Orange
November 08, 2025 vs Stanford Cardinal
November 15, 2025 at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
November 22, 2025 vs Duke Blue Devils
November 29, 2025 at North Carolina State Wolfpack