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Florida State football is looking to avoid a disastrous 0-4 start to the season.
Welcoming Cal to Doak Campbell Stadium for the first meeting between the two programs, the Seminoles (0-3) are coming off another disappointing performance in a 20-12 loss to Memphis. Cal (3-0) enters the game after a 31-10 win over San Diego State in week three.
It’s the first ACC game for Cal since its move to the conference, and the Golden Bears will be looking for the first conference victory while FSU hopes to avoid a third conference loss in just four games played this season.
Cal has a dynamic offense that can comfortably attack opponents in the air or on the ground. With star running back Jaydn Ott returning from injury, the Golden Bears will provide a stiff test to the FSU defense.
Seminoles quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and the offense need to find some sort of momentum in this game for FSU to have any legitimate shot at winning.
Liam Rooney’s score prediction: Cal 23, FSU 17
Cal leaves Tallahassee with its first ACC victory, and first win over the Seminoles in program history. While FSU will show improvement defensively, particularly along the defensive front, a returning Ott will power the Golden Bears to victory on the ground.
Uiagalelei won’t have the five-touchdown performance he had for Oregon State vs. Cal last season, but he’ll lead a scoring drive and the defense will score on a pick-six. Cal’s improved defense will give Uiagalelei and the wide receivers a challenge, but on the ground, the Seminoles find a rhythm with the run game.
However, while it will be an improved showing for the Seminoles, it won’t be enough as another slow start proves costly in the end to give Cal the victory and sink FSU to 0-4.
Peter Holland’s score prediction: FSU 20, Cal 17
Sep 14, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles kicker Ryan…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-09-20 14:30:27
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