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WEEK 3
ACC NetworkAI PredictionCAL @ SYR
Saturday, September 12, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 53% confidence
Syracuse OrangeWIN PROBABILITYCalifornia Golden Bears
51%
49%
MODEL PICK
Syracuse Orange
CONFIDENCE
53%
1
Home Edge
6
Neutral
0
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Orange 50/10050/100 Bears
Syracuse Orange
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
California Golden Bears
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
SYR rates 50/100 vs CAL at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Orange 0/1000/100 Bears
Syracuse Orange
0-0 (0% win rate)
California Golden Bears
0-0 (0% win rate)
SYR is 0-0 vs CAL at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
3–3
2024
SYR wins32 – 21
2023
SYR wins22 – 9
2022
CAL wins43 – 37
2021
SYR wins46 – 14
2020
CAL wins45 – 13
2019
CAL wins41 – 29
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Syracuse Orange
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
California Golden Bears
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 PM UTC
Network
ACC Network
Stadium
Unknown Stadium