No. 15 Virginia vs California Live Updates | NCAA Football

Who will win today's matchup between Virginia and California

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) looks to pass in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Final: Virginia wins 31-21 and gets their first win in the pacific time zone

0:34 4Q- Star linebacker Kam Robinson wins the game for the Cavaliers, reading the quarterback beautifully and anticipating the pass and returning it for a touchdown.

0:45 4Q- Virginia can't convert a 4th and 2 in the redzone and California will take over with 45 seconds left in the game

Two Minute Timeout- Virginia faces a 3rd and 3 and can end the game with a first down at the end of the break. Can the Cavaliers finish?

5:20 4Q- Virginia defense stiffens again and forces a punt. The Cavaliers take over at their own 23 yard line.

8:03 4Q- Chandler Morrirs can't connect with Jahmal Edrine and the Cavaliers are forced to punt. California takes over at its own three yard line

10:05 4Q- Virginia forces a three and out. California can't capitalize on a couple of favorable throws down the field. Virginia takes over at their own 42 yard line

10:59 4Q- California forces a punt and will take over at their own 15 yard line. Cavaliers look to make a stand

12:58 4Q- Kendrick Raphael adds his second rushing touchdown of the day to close the deficit. Virginia holds a slim lead 24-21

13:25 4Q- California star quarterback Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele goes down with an injury

End of third quarter- Freshman defensive back Corey Costner comes up with big interception at the end of the third quarter to give Cavaliers some momentum going into the fourth quarter

1:51 3Q- Virginia offense answers with an Eli Wood touchdown. Cavaliers extend their lead to 24-14 late in the third quarter

6:08 3Q- California unleashes a trick play. TE Mason Mini throws a 42 yard pass to Kendrick Raphael to close the deficit for the Golden Bears. Virginia leads 17-14

6:16 3Q- Virginia goes three plays and has to punt. California WR Jacob De Jesus gets a nice return of 18 yards. California will begin at Virginia's 42 yard line

8:34 3Q- Virginia defense comes up big again and forces a punt after the tunrover on downs. With penalties on special teams. Virginia stars at their own four yard line

11:26 3Q- Virginia fakes a field goal and is stopped short and turns it over on down. Virginia take over at their own 19 yard line

12:54 3Q- After an electric punt retrun from Cam Ross. Cavaliers begin at the California 22 yard line looking to add more points

15:00 3Q- California gets their opening possession of the second half at its own 22 yard line

Halftime- Will Bettrifge missed a 48 yard field goal at the end of the half. The Cavaliers will be on defese coming out of the break. Virginia leads 17-7

0:42 2Q- Virginia defense gets two sacks to force a three and out and their offense will take over with 40 seconds left in the half.

Two Minute Timeout- Virginia goes three and out and California will take over for their final possession of the first half.

2:10 2Q- Virginia offensive lineman Ben York is down with an injury

5:21 2Q- Another drive and another score for the Cavaliers. The offense is rolling and went on a 14 play 70 yard drive that took up 7:40 off the clock. J'Mari Taylor adds his second rushing touchdown of the dame this time from five yards out. Virginia leads 17-7

6:19 2Q- Jayden Thomas exits with a lower body injury

13:00 2Q- Kendrick Raphael takes the direct snap for the two yard rushing touchdown to close the deficit. Virginia leads 10-7

End of first quarter- Virginia leads 10-0. The Cavaliers have been productive so far and moving the ball well. California faces a 4th and 1 at the Virginia 22

5:21 1Q- Virginia offense is off to a hot start scoring on both of their possessions in the first quarter. Cavaliers went on an 11 player 67 yard drive. Will Bettridge nails a 25 yard field goal

9:31 1Q- Virginia defense forces a punt on their opening possession on defense. Virginia will take over at their own 25 yard line for the second possession of the game.

11:58 1Q- J'Mari goes for a 25 yard rushing touchdown to give the Cavaliers an early 7-0 lead

15:00 1Q- Virginia will start with the opening possession and begins at the 24 yards line

Gameday is officially here for the Virginia Cavaliers.

A new challenge is ahead of the Cavaliers as they aim to stay perfect in conference play when they travel on the road to face the California Golden Bears. They will do so with a team looking to find their groove back on the offensive side of the ball. The last few weeks against Washington State and North Carolina have been tough but the Cavaliers should be able to pull this one out wiht how their defense is playing. With Chandler Morris as the quarterback and Jahmal Edrine emerging as a top wideout, the Cavaliers have everything they need to emerge victorious.