FSU football: 3 reasons Noles have great chance to beat California Bears

California's Offense Isn't Special

The California Bears averaged 5.25 yards per play and ran the ball with a traditional rushing attack 55 percent of the time. FSU had struggled against the run in its first two games, but that was because they were facing two dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks. Memphis didn't have a major threat to run at QB, and the FSU rush defense shut their rushing attack down.

The Tigers only managed 65 rushing yards on 32 carries. They also failed to get a rushing touchdown. California doesn't have a strong running quarterback, and they only managed 99 rushing yards on 34 carries against the Auburn Tigers. FSU has a better defensive front than the Tigers.

FSU has a solid shot to make the California Bears one-dimensional, and they don't have an explosive passing attack. Memphis took advantage of linebackers in space with a tight end and converted 7 of 17 third downs. Their offense is better than California and only managed 13 first-half points, with FSU turning the ball over three times in the half. The defense should hold this offense in check.