Florida State vs. California Odds - College Football Week 4 Lines

Florida State Seminoles CFB Week 4 Betting Lines

Perhaps no team has flopped out of the gate like the Florida State Seminoles. In the season opener in Ireland, the Noles were ambushed by the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Next came the nationally televised prime-time home opener against the Boston College Eagles, which turned into a disaster. Following a bye week, the Noles tried to jumpstart their season against head coach Mike Norvell’s old team, the Memphis Tigers. FSU lost to fall to 0-3 and a confirmed lost season. This week brings a home game against the Cal Bears.

College Football Week 4 Betting Lines

California Golden Bears +2.5

Florida State Seminoles -2.5

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Florida State Seminoles Weekly Matchup

In Week 4 college football action, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Florida State Seminoles will host the California Golden Bears at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, FL. Kickoff time is set for 7 p.m. ET and television coverage on ESPN or ESPN2.

Florida State is always a betting on college football using crypto draw. But the Seminoles have gamblers concerned about the weak start to their season.

Last game, the California Golden Bears won 31-10 against the San Diego State Aztecs as 18.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 48.5. Cal has a record of 3-0 straight up, 2-1 against the spread, and 0-3 over/under the total. Cal ranks 89th for total offense, 90th for passing, 68th for rushing and 80th for scoring. Defensively they rank 36th overall, 55th against the pass, 37th against the rush, and 27th for points allowed. Also, Cal ranks 52nd for fewest turnovers lost and 1st for takeaways.

Florida State Seminoles Weekly Recap

Last game, the Florida State Seminoles lost 20-12 against the Memphis Tigers as 7-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 54.5. Florida State has a record of 0-3 straight up, 0-3 against the spread, and 0-3 over/under the total. Florida State ranks 127th for total offense, 73rd for passing, 132nd for rushing, and 123rd for scoring. Defensively they rank 75th overall, 45th against the pass, 103rd against the rush, and 83rd for points allowed. Also, Florida State ranks 87th for fewest turnovers lost and 110th for takeaways.

Memphis jumped out to a 20-3 lead in the third quarter. The Tigers scored touchdowns on drives of 65 and 75 yards, finishing 7 of 17 on third downs and 2 of 3 on fourth downs.

DJ Uiagalelei completed 16 of 30 passes for 201 yards and an interception, struggling to move the Seminoles until a pair of scoring drives in the third quarter.

Florida State moved to the Memphis 39 and then spiked the ball to set up a final play with two seconds left. But Uiagalelei’s Hail Mary was swatted down at the goal line by Memphis’ Julian Barnett.

Memphis’ defense pressured Uiagalelei throughout the day, recording four sacks. Linebacker Chandler Martin had eight tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss.

Florida State couldn’t run the ball, averaging 1.5 yards per carry. And the Seminoles were constantly facing third-and-long situations, where they converted on just 2 of 12 opportunities, although they were 3 of 3 on fourth-down conversions.

Ryan Fitzgerald made a 54-yard field-goal attempt, his third kick from 50 or more yards in three games, for the Seminoles.

Florida State played without starting safety Shyheim Brown, starting right tackle Jeremiah Byers, and backup linebackers Omar Graham Jr. and Shawn Murphy, who were announced as out hours before kickoff. And the Seminoles lost starting left tackle Darius Washington during warmups, Norvell said.

The Seminoles turned the ball over three times - a fumble and interception on offense as well as a muffed punt return - and struggled to build drives.

2024 Florida State Seminoles Football Schedule

The Florida State Seminoles are a modern power with three national championships (1993, 1999, 2013). The Seminoles have won 18 conference championships and six division titles. They are a proud program with a passionate fan base that will travel.

The late great Booby Bowden built the program into a national powerhouse from 1976 through 2009. Bowden is in the College Football Hall of Fame. Great Seminole players include Fred Biletnikoff, Deion Sanders, Charlie Ward, and Jameis Winston.

Before the arrival of Bowden, Florida State toiled in relative obscurity. They never finished in the Top 10 from the program’s founding in 1954 until 1977, when Bowden led them to a final ranking of 14th. From 1987 through 2000, Bowden led the Seminoles to Top 5 or better finishes every season.

Jimbo Fisher led Florida State to its last national championship but left in a huff in 2017 out of frustration regarding his relationship with the administration.

Now, Mike Norvell has broken through, and the future looks bright for the Noles.

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