Our staff provides their prediction and analysis as Florida State tries to prevent its first 0-4 start since 2021.

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.

Florida State football showed improvement from its first two games,, but not enough to beat the No. 25 Memphis Tigers (3-0) Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Tigers defeated the Seminoles 20-12.