The Seminoles played with a visible chip on their collective shoulder and earned a sorely needed victory over new ACC rival California, 14-9, at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday night. The win stops the bleeding for FSU, which had lost four consecutive games since beating Louisville in the ACC Championship Game last Dec. 2.

TALLAHASSEE — Ja’Khi Douglas had a 36-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter and Florida State (1-3) prevailed 14-9 over California (3-1) on Saturday night in the Bears’ first ACC game and the Seminoles ‘ first victory of the season.

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