<p>Week 8 of the 2025 NCAA football season brings an exciting game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the California Golden Bears. The game will take place at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA. Fans can catch the action on ESPN on Friday, October 17, at 10:30 PM.</p> <p>The North Carolina Tar Heels enter this game with a 2-3 record. They have played two games on the road, winning one and losing one. On the other side, the California Golden Bears hold a 4-2 record this season. At home, they have won two of their three games. Both teams are part of the Atlantic Coast Conference.</p> <h2>North Carolina Team Preview</h2> <p>The North Carolina Tar Heels have had a tough season so far. They have faced some strong teams and have struggled to find their footing. Their most recent game was a 38-10 loss to the Clemson Tigers at home. They managed 19 first downs but were outpaced by Clemson's 23. Their passing game showed some life with 213 yards, but their rushing game lagged with only 57 yards.</p> <p>Earlier in the season, the Tar Heels faced the UCF Knights and lost 34-9. They had a hard time moving the ball, gaining only 14 first downs compared to UCF's 23. Their passing yards were 154, and they rushed for 65 yards. They also threw two interceptions in the game, which hurt their chances. The team managed to recover a fumble, but it wasn't enough to turn the game around.</p> <p>In their season opener, the Tar Heels were defeated by TCU 48-14. The Tar Heels had only 10 first downs, while TCU had 29. Their passing game contributed 172 yards, and they rushed for 50 yards. The team had trouble holding onto the ball, with two fumbles and one interception. With several players currently listed as questionable due to injuries, they face challenges in future games.</p> <h2>North Carolina vs California Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NCAA Football</li><li>Teams: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. California Golden Bears</li><li>Venue: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA</li><li>Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM</li><li>Betting Odds: North Carolina Moneyline +298, California Moneyline -381, North Carolina Spread +10.0 (-111), California Spread -10.0 (-109), Total Over 47.5 (-111), Total Under 47.5 (-109)</li></ul> <h2>California Team Preview</h2> <p>The California Golden Bears have had a mixed season so far. They recently faced the Duke Blue Devils at home, losing 45-21. In that game, the Bears managed 245 passing yards but struggled with four interceptions and only 41 rushing yards.</p> <p>Earlier in the season, the Bears showed their strength against Boston College. They secured a close 28-24 win away from home. In that game, the Bears had a solid performance with 254 passing yards and 121 rushing yards.</p> <p>Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has been a standout player for the Bears. He leads the team with 1,479 passing yards over six games. On the ground, Kendrick Raphael leads with 423 rushing yards, while Trond Grizzell has been a key receiver with 400 receiving yards.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The spread for the game is California -10. Given North Carolina's offensive struggles, ranking 122nd in passing yards and 127th in rushing yards, California should cover the spread. With California's defense ranking 17th in sacks and 6th in interceptions, a projected score of California 30, North Carolina 17 makes California -10 a solid pick.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 47.5. North Carolina has allowed 129 points this season, while California has scored 145 points. This suggests a combined score around 47, so taking the under 47.5 is recommended, with the projected score being California 30, North Carolina 17.</p>

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