California vs. Hawai’i Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, December 24, 2025

By: Dylan Hellebrand Published 12/22/2025, 10:50 PM ET

On Wednesday, the California Golden Bears (7-5) face off against the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors (8-4) in the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl at Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, Hawai’i. This game will be aired on ESPN. Keep up to date with all the College Football action, with our College Football predictions.

California vs. Hawai’i Game Information

December 24, 2025
8:00pm EST
Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex
ESPN
80° sunny/cloudy at start time

Hawai’i Form & Recent Results

Hawai’i heads into this matchup riding the momentum of a one-game winning streak, and overall, they’ve come out on top in three of their last five games this season. In their recent 27-7 victory over Wyoming, Rainbow Warriors quarterback Micah Alejado put together an impressive performance, completing 17 out of 24 passes for two touchdowns, though he did have one picked off. Over the course of the season, Alejado has passed for a total of 2,832 yards, making him a key part of Hawai’i’s offense. Running back Landon Sims has provided a solid running threat with 523 rushing yards, and fellow running back Cam Barfield has contributed another 361 yards. When it comes to the receiving corps, Jackson Harris has stood out as a top target, hauling in 963 receiving yards so far. Looking back at their last five games, the Rainbow Warriors have averaged 28.8 points per game, showing their ability to put up points on the scoreboard. Now, as they prepare for their game in the Hawai’i Bowl against California, they hope to keep that scoring trend going and cap off their season on a high note.

California Form & Recent Results

California heads into this game riding a modest one-game win streak, though they've had a challenging stretch, dropping three of their last five matchups. In their narrow 38-35 victory over SMU, quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele put on an impressive performance, completing 31 of 40 passes and racking up four touchdowns. Over the course of this season, Sagapolutele has thrown for a remarkable 3,117 yards, making him a key player for the Golden Bears’ offense. Running back Kendrick Raphael has been reliable, surging to 853 yards rushing so far. The Bears' passing attack is rounded out by standout wide receivers. Jacob De Jesus, who has tallied 892 receiving yards, and Trond Grizzell, who has chipped in with 690 yards. However, while the Golden Bears have shown their firepower on offense, their defense has struggled lately, surrendering an average of 33 points per game over their last five games. As they gear up for this final matchup, California will hope to tighten things up on the defensive side and finish the season with back-to-back wins.

Key Players

CAL QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele this season: 288/453, 17 TD, 9 INT
HAW QB Micah Alejado this season: 253/384, 21 TD, 9 INT

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

HAW -1.5; O/U 52.5

California vs. Hawai’i Picks and Prediction

Hawai’i is aiming to end their season on a high by securing a win in the Hawai’i Bowl against the California Golden Bears. The Golden Bears' defense has struggled in their recent games, but they’re hoping to turn things around. Closing out the season with back-to-back victories and a bowl game win would give California a boost of confidence and some positive momentum heading into the next year. Final Score Prediction, California Golden Bears win 39-25. Betting on sports and on California is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Hawai'i with the social sportsbooks. Getting the most out of your bets on Hawai'i vs California can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.

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