Florida State (0-3) vs California (3-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium)
Betting Odds: Florida State -2.5 / California +2.5 --- Over/Under: 46.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Cal Golden Bears and Florida State Seminoles meet Saturday in week 4 college football action at Doak Campbell Stadium. Here’s a California vs Florida State Prediction. This article will include a California vs Florida State Pick.
Cal Golden Bears Betting Preview
The Cal Golden Bears just beat Auburn and San Diego State, and they play Miami next. Cal looks for its first 4-0 start since the 2019 season. Fernando Mendoza is completing 70.1 percent of his passes for 589 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Nyziah Hunter and Jonathan Brady have combined for 238 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Mavin Anderson has 9 receptions.
The Cal Golden Bears ground game is averaging 158.7 yards per contest, and Jaivian Thomas leads the way with 241 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Cal is allowing 12.3 points and 288.7 yards per game. Teddye Buchanan leads the Cal Golden Bears with 31 tackles, Xavier Carlton has 2.5 sacks and Nohl Williams has 4 interceptions.
Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview
The Florida State Seminoles lost to Georgia Tech, Boston College, and Memphis, and they play SMU next. Florida State looks to avoid its first 0-4 start since the 2021 season. DJ Uiagalelei is completing 56.6 percent of his passes for 666 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Malik Benson and Ja'Khi Douglas have combined for 309 receiving yards on 21 catches, while Kentron Poitier has 4 receptions.
The Florida State Seminoles ground game is averaging 52 yards per contest, and Lawrance Toafili leads the way with 67 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Florida State is allowing 24 points and 347.3 yards per game. Shyheim Brown leads the Florida State Seminoles with 21 tackles, Daniel Lyons has 2.5 sacks and Justin Cryer has 1 interception.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida State ranks 74th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (222.0).
- Florida State ranks 76th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (347.3).
- California ranks T24th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (4.7).
- California ranks 28th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (12.3).
California vs Florida State Prediction
The Florida State Seminoles are the more talented team on paper, but that didn't matter in games against Georgia Tech, Boston College, and Memphis. The bottom line is Florida State is a joke of a program right now, and we've seen the same struggles through three games to let us know this isn't a fluke. I want nothing to do with Florida State, regardless of opponent. Florida State is also 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games as a favorite. Cal is also good enough defensively to add to the misery that is Uiagalelei and this FSU offense. You're nuts if you're willingly putting money on Florida State. Give me Cal and the free points.
Randy’s Pick California +2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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