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The Virginia Tech Hokies (2-3) are in action on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium against the Florida State Seminoles (4-0).
The Seminoles are very heavy favorites (currently -24) in their matchup versus the Hokies, with the over/under being 53 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Seminoles are -2830 and the Hokies are +1240.)
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Game Info for Florida State vs. Virginia Tech
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Tallahassee, Florida
- Stadium: Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | -24 | -110 | -110 | 53 | -110 | -110 | -2830 | +1240 |
Florida State Pick Insights
- Florida State has gone 3-1-0 ATS this season.
- When it has played as at least 24-point favorites this season, Florida State is 1-1 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Florida State’s four games with a set total.
Florida State Stats & Insights
- Florida State is averaging 424.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks 48th in the FBS. On defense, the Seminoles rank 97th, surrendering 401 yards per game.
- Florida State ranks 48th in scoring defense this season (22.5 points allowed per game), but has been playing really well on offense, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 43.3 points per game.
- With 272.3 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS, Florida State has been forced to lean on their 34th-ranked passing offense (277 passing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- Offensively, Florida State ranks 78th in the FBS with 147.8 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 58th in rushing yards allowed per contest (128.8).
- Offensively, Florida State ranks 85th in the FBS with a 38.8% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 49th in third-down conversion rate allowed (128.8).
- With five forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (fifth in the FBS), Florida State’s +2+2 turnover margin ranks 34th in college football.
Florida State’s Best Players
- Jordan Travis leads Florida State with 1,018 yards (254.5 ypg) on 75-of-121 passing with 10 touchdowns and one interception this season. He also has 94 rushing yards on 23 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Trey Benson, has carried the ball 42 times for 219 yards (54.8 per game), scoring four times. He’s also caught six passes for 78 yards.
- Johnny Wilson’s team-high 303 yards as a receiver have come on 16 receptions (out of 32 targets).
- Keon Coleman has hauled in 17 receptions totaling 256 yards, finding the end zone six times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jaheim Bell’s 10 catches have turned into 151 yards and two touchdowns.
- Kalen DeLoach leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 17 tackles.
- Florida State’s top-tackler, Tatum Bethune, has 17 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Renardo Green has a team-leading one interception to go along with 16 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
Virginia Tech Betting Insights
- Virginia Tech has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this season.
- Three of Virginia Tech’s five games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- Virginia Tech ranks 93rd with 348.8 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 41st with 335.4 total yards allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Virginia Tech ranks 94th in the FBS with 24.8 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 62nd with 24.2 points surrendered per contest on defense.
- Virginia Tech ranks 84th in the FBS with 222.4 passing yards per contest, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 10th-best by allowing only 157.8 passing yards per contest.
- Virginia Tech ranks 101st in rushing yards per game (126.4), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking 25th-worst in the FBS with 177.6 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- Virginia Tech is putting up a 34.7% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (103rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 40.6% third-down rate (79th-ranked) on defense.
- With six forced turnovers (76th in the FBS) and six turnovers committed (49th in the FBS) this season, Virginia Tech ranks 66th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Kyron Drones has thrown for 618 yards on 53-of-94 passing with four touchdowns and one interception this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 205 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Bhayshul Tuten, has carried the ball 71 times for 301 yards (60.2 per game) with one touchdown. He’s also caught 12 passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns.
- Da’Quan Felton leads his squad with 209 receiving yards on 14 catches with two touchdowns.
- Jaylin Lane has put together a 188-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 12 passes on 21 targets.
- Dae’Quan Wright’s 12 grabs (on 23 targets) have netted him 157 yards (31.4 ypg).
- Antwaun Powell has collected three sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 16 tackles.
- Keli Lawson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 42 tackles, three TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Keonta Jenkins leads the team with one interception, while also recording nine tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
