Published October 31, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Game report
The NC State Wolfpack beat the California Golden Bears 31-10 in college football on Saturday, October 31. The NC State Wolfpack gained 135 rushing yards and converted 46.7% of their third downs; the California Golden Bears managed 73 rushing yards and converted 27.8%.
The NC State Wolfpack won by 21 points.
The numbers
The NC State Wolfpack totaled 327 yards, including 192 net passing yards and 135 rushing yards. The California Golden Bears had 269 total yards, with 196 net passing yards and 73 on the ground.
The NC State Wolfpack earned 19 first downs and held possession for 28:31; the California Golden Bears had 15 first downs and possessed the ball for 31:29. Each team had 1 turnover. The NC State Wolfpack converted 46.7% of its third downs, compared with 27.8% for the California Golden Bears.
Top performers
For the NC State Wolfpack, CJ Bailey completed 13 of 25 passes for 192 yards, with 2 touchdowns. Davion Gause ran for 104 yards on 19 carries, with a touchdown, and Chance Robinson caught 4 passes for 76 yards, with a touchdown. On defense, Jaren Sensabaugh had an interception; Kanoah Vinesett made 1 of 2 field goals.