The California Golden Bears are set to face the Florida State Seminoles on September 21, 2024, in a pivotal ACC matchup. Despite a rocky start for Florida State, losing all three of their opening games, the Seminoles are favored by a slim margin of -2 against Cal, who comes in undefeated after victories over UC Davis, Auburn, and San Diego State. The betting landscape has shifted in favor of the Golden Bears, with analysts suggesting that they could secure an upset win. Florida State has struggled offensively, averaging just 15.3 points per game, while California has shown more offensive prowess with an average of 27.7 points. Predictions lean towards a low-scoring affair, with expectations for the total points to fall below 44.5. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and is expected to draw significant viewer interest given the contrasting trajectories of the two programs.