The first-ever meeting between FSU and California! Today’s matchup between FSU and Cal is Doak Campbell Stadium’s ACC debut for Cal. But the intriguing fact is that FSU enters the game with O-3, whereas California enters with 3-0. Hence, today’s game has really stirred up strong emotions among FSU fans.

If FSU wants to stay away from a 0–4 start, they have to put heart and soul effort into the matchup between FSU and Cal. Otherwise, this would be the second time in Mike Norvell’s coaching career that FSU has lost its opening four games. On the other hand, after defeating San Diego State 31–10 the previous week, Cal is hoping to keep up its winning streak. Moreover, after missing last week’s game due to an injury, star running back Jaydn Ott is anticipated to make a comeback to the starting lineup. You can therefore estimate the game’s intensity. Standing there, FSU’s repeated failures have fans questioning DJ Uiagalelei and Co.’s prowess.

Another loss handed to FSU and there goes the confidence tumbling! If this isn’t enough, to make matters worse, the fanbase voicing their disappointment is just salt in the wound. After losing to Georgia Tech in their season opener, the No. 10 Seminoles were dealt a blow this week again when they fell 28–13 at home to Boston College. Now, the next game result isn’t out yet, but DJ Uiagalelei starting the game against Memphis has caused another stir in the fans.

On September 22, 2024, Logan B. Robinson, founder and owner @NoleGameday, shared an X post that confirmed fans’ disagreement regarding DJ Uiagalelei. The post mentioned, “DJ Uiagalelei gets booed as he gets announced as the starting QB in Doak. #Noles“. So, you can understand the reason for taunting DJ. While playing for Oregon State the previous season, FSU quarterback DJ faced the Golden Bears and completed 19 of his 25 passes for 275 yards and five touchdowns. But this season, the offense of the Seminoles, led by DJ Uiagalelei, continued to look limp. Therefore, FSU fans jeering over DJ is quite justified. What do you think?

Okay, make your work easy. Here are some highlights of today’s game between FSU and Cal.

FSU highlights vs Cal related DJ Uiagalelei

Six minutes remained, and with three straight penalties and a defensive stop by FSU’s defense, Ryan Coe missed a 38-yard field goal to make it 14-9. In addition, wide receiver Ja’Khi Douglas received an accurate 36-yard touchdown pass from FSU quarterback DJ Uiagalelei. There were 11:09 remaining in the fourth quarter as the Seminoles took the lead again, 14–9. Standing there, with 16 of 26 pass completions for 177 yards, a touchdown, and an interception, Uiagalelei is ineffective.

The most intriguing fact is that DJ’s touchdown is the second touchdown pass of the season for the senior. Moreover, after Uiagalelei threw his first interception of the game, FSU lost a scoring opportunity as Jalen Brown was supposed to receive the pass. It is impossible to measure the condition of FSU at the moment. Let’s wait a few minutes to see the final outcome.

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