NC State scored 21 unanswered points after halftime to beat California 31–10 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh on Saturday, October 31, according to California's official postgame report and final statistics.
The Wolfpack improved to 4–4 overall and 2–3 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. The Golden Bears fell to 3–6 and 2–4.
California had erased a 10-point deficit to enter halftime tied 10–10. NC State then scored touchdowns on each of its first three possessions after the break while keeping the Bears off the scoreboard.
CJ Bailey found Chance Robinson for a 38-yard touchdown in the third quarter to restore the Wolfpack's lead. Darius Johnson followed with a two-yard touchdown run, and Davion Gause added a six-yard score in the fourth quarter.
Those scoring drives covered 73, 75 and 90 yards, respectively, according to the official box score.
NC State's opening touchdown had come on Bailey's 49-yard pass to Deandre Desinor. Kanoah Vinesett later kicked a 43-yard field goal to make it 10–0.
California answered with a 75-yard touchdown drive. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele connected with Chase Hendricks for a 30-yard score with 4:58 left in the first half. Towns McGough then made a 38-yard field goal as the half ended.
Hendricks finished with seven catches for 67 yards, California reported. The university also listed career highs in tackles for linebackers Odera Okaka, AJ Tuitele and Kamar Mothudi, with 11, nine and eight, respectively.
NC State finished with 327 total yards to California's 269. The Bears gained 196 yards passing and 73 rushing yards but could not add to their halftime scoring total.
California has a bye before visiting Virginia on November 14.
Sources California Athletics — October 31 Postgame Report: https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/31/football-bears-fall-to-wolfpack-31-10 California Athletics — Final NC State Box Score: https://calbears.com/sports/football/stats/2026/nc-state/boxscore/38599