California upsets Syracuse, 21–18

California closed as a 4-point underdog and won outright.

It was the 7th-biggest of 10 upsets in 2026 Week 2, and the 44th-biggest of the 2026 season. California pulled off 1 other upset in 2026.

Other upsets in 2026 Week 2

1. Oklahoma State 39, No. 6 Oregon 31

   24.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 6Recap
   Upset size34.5
2. Michigan 17, No. 11 Oklahoma 10

   5.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 11Recap
   Upset size13
3. Georgia State 31, Kennesaw State 17

   7.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size7.5
4. App State 27, East Carolina 24

   6.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size6.5
5. Duke 31, Illinois 27

   6-point underdogRecap
   Upset size6

California’s other 2026 upsets

1. California 25, Virginia Tech 20

   Week 611.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size11.5

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