Florida State football vs. Cal game prediction and analysis as the Seminoles are under the lights at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday.

Florida State football is looking to avoid a disastrous 0-4 start to the season. Welcoming Cal to Doak Campbell Stadium for the first meeting between the two programs, the Seminoles (0-3) are coming off another disappointing performance in a 20-12 loss to Memphis.

FSU safety K.J. Kirkland felt he took a step forward after making his first start last week against Memphis. Kirkland started in place of Shyheim Brown, who missed the game. The redshirt freshman led the Seminoles with nine tackles and a tackle for loss.

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