Florida State defeated Cal 14-9 in Doak Campbell Stadium on September 21, 2024. FSU's defense was disruptive and dominant, recording 12.0 tackles for loss, including 7.0 sacks. Both numbers were the Seminoles' highest since making 14.0 TFLs and 7.0 sacks in the 2023 ACC Championship Game victory. Patrick Payton and Joshua Farmer each registered 3.5 tackles for loss, and Payton had a career-high 3.0 sacks. Edwin Joseph grabbed his first collegiate interception and teamed with Darrell Jackson Jr. for a game-clinching sack on Cal's final offensive play. Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei completed a 36-yard touchdown pass to Ja'Khi Douglas on 3rd-and-7 for the go-ahead score in the 4th quarter #fsu#fsufootball #accfootball #collegefootball