Florida State football will try to pick up its first win of 2024 against ACC opponent California. Yes, you read that right.

FSU has had a disastrous start after missing the College Football Playoff in 2023. Mike Norvell’s Seminoles are 0-3 after last week’s 20-12 loss to Memphis and have lost two straight games at Doak Campbell Stadium. Most of the blame has fallen on transfer quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, but this could be a good opportunity to bounce back. At Oregon State last season, Uiagalelei threw for 275 yards and five touchdowns in a shootout win at Cal.

The Golden Bears come into Tallahassee for their first conference game since leaving the Pac-12 for the ACC. Cal is off to a 3-0 start thanks to a top-notch defense, allowing no more than 14 points in a game this year. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has thrown for 589 yards and five TDs, and he could get Jaydn Ott back tonight after the All-Pac-12 running back missed two games with an injury.

Here’s how to watch the FSU game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Florida State football vs California on today?

TV channel: ESPN2

Livestream: ESPN+ | Fubo (free trial)

Florida State vs. Cal will broadcast nationally on ESPN2 in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season. Roy Philpott and Sam Acho will call the game from the booth at Doak Campbell Stadium, with Taylor Davis reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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FSU football vs Cal time today

• Date: Saturday, September 21
• Start time: 7 p.m. ET

The Florida State vs California game starts at 7 p.m. from Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.

FSU football vs Cal predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 20.

Cal 23, FSU 17: While FSU will show a continued improvement defensively, a returning Jaydn Ott will power the Golden Bears to victory on the ground. While it will be an improved offensive showing, it won’t be enough as another slow start proves costly. – Liam Rooney

ODDS: FSU by 2½

O/U: 44½

Florida State football schedule 2024

• August 24: vs. Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland (L 24-21)
• September 2: vs. Boston College (L 28-13)
• September 7: Open
• September 14: vs. Memphis (L 20-12)
• September 21: vs. California, 7 p.m.
• September 28: at SMU
• October 5: vs. Clemson
• October 12: Open
• October 18: at Duke, 7 p.m.
• October 26: at Miami
• November 2: vs. North Carolina
• November 9: at Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m.
• November 16: Open
• November 23: vs. Charleston Southern
• November 30: vs. Florida
• Record: 0-3

California football schedule 2024

• August 31: vs. UC Davis (W 31-13)
• September 7: at Auburn (W 21-14)
• September 14: vs. San Diego State (W 31-10)
• September 21: at Florida State, 7 p.m.
• September 28: Open
• October 5: vs. Miami
• October 12: at Pittsburgh
• October 19: vs. NC State
• October 26: vs. Oregon State, 8 p.m.
• November 2: Open
• November 8: at Wake Forest, 8 p.m.
• November 16: vs. Syracuse
• November 23: vs. Stanford
• November 30: at SMU
• Record: 3-0

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