Table of Contents
The Florida State Seminoles (4-0) are in action on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET against the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-3) at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium.
The Seminoles are very big favorites (currently -24) in their matchup against the Hokies, with the over/under at 53 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Seminoles are -2675 and the Hokies are +1168.)
Create your Pick’em Pool with the Internet’s #1 pool creation and hosting platform. Get 15 friends together and play for free!
Start here >
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 | -108 | -111 | 53 | -109 | -111 | -2675 | +1168 |
Florida State Pick Insights
- Florida State has posted a 3-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- Florida State has a 1-1 record against the spread when favored by 24 points or more this season.
- Florida State has hit the over in three of its four games with a set total (75%).
Florida State Stats & Insights
- Florida State is compiling 424.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks 48th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Seminoles rank 97th, allowing 401 yards per contest.
- Florida State ranks 48th in scoring defense this year (22.5 points allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 43.3 points per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 18th-worst in the FBS (272.3 passing yards allowed per game), Florida State has played better offensively, ranking 34th in the FBS by totaling 277 passing yards per game.
- Florida State is putting up 147.8 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 78th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 58th, giving up 128.8 rushing yards per game.
- Florida State is averaging a 38.8% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 85th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 49th, allowing a 35.7% third-down percentage.
- Florida State ranks 34th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 5 turnovers (97th in the FBS) while committing three (fifth in the FBS).
Florida State’s Best Players
- Jordan Travis has thrown for 1,018 yards, completing 62% of his passes and collecting 10 touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also run for 94 yards (23.5 ypg) on 23 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Trey Benson has racked up 219 yards on 42 carries while finding the end zone four times. He’s also caught six passes for 78 yards (19.5 per game).
- Johnny Wilson has hauled in 16 receptions for 303 yards (75.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. .
- Keon Coleman has put together a 256-yard season so far with six touchdowns, hauling in 17 passes on 28 targets.
- Jaheim Bell has compiled 10 catches for 151 yards, an average of 37.8 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Kalen DeLoach leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 17 tackles.
- Florida State’s leading tackler, Tatum Bethune, has 17 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Renardo Green has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 16 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended to his name.
Virginia Tech Betting Insights
- Virginia Tech is 2-3-0 against the spread this year.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Virginia Tech’s five games with a set total.
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- Virginia Tech ranks 93rd with 348.8 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 41st with 335.4 total yards given up per game on defense.
- Virginia Tech ranks 94th in the FBS with 24.8 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 62nd with 24.2 points given up per game on defense.
- Virginia Tech’s pass defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 10th-best in the FBS with 157.8 passing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is compiling 222.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 84th.
- Virginia Tech’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, surrendering 177.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 25th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 101st with 126.4 rushing yards per contest.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Virginia Tech ranks 103rd in the FBS (34.7% third-down conversion percentage) and 79th on defense (40.6% third-down rate allowed).
- At 0, Virginia Tech owns the 66th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with six forced turnovers (76th in the FBS) and six turnovers committed (49th in the FBS).
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Kyron Drones has been a dual threat for Virginia Tech this season. He has 618 passing yards (123.6 per game) while completing 56.4% of his passes. He’s thrown four touchdown passes and one interception this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 205 yards (41 ypg) on 62 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Bhayshul Tuten is his team’s leading rusher with 71 carries for 301 yards, or 60.2 per game. He’s found paydirt one time on the ground, as well. Tuten has also chipped in with 12 catches for 132 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
- Da’Quan Felton has racked up 209 receiving yards on 14 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Jaylin Lane has recorded 188 receiving yards (37.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 12 receptions.
- Dae’Quan Wright has racked up 157 reciving yards (31.4 ypg) this season.
- Antwaun Powell has three sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 16 tackles.
- Keli Lawson, Virginia Tech’s tackle leader, has 42 tackles, three TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Keonta Jenkins has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has nine tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended to his name.
