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.

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

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.