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 was No. 10 in the preseason AP Top-25 but have become the first team since 1976 to complete an undefeated regular season and lose its first three games the next year.