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One of the best rushers in college football will be on display when LeQuint Allen and the Syracuse Orange (4-2) visit the Florida State Seminoles (5-0) on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
The Orange are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +17.5) against the Seminoles (with an over/under of 56 points).
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Game Info for Florida State vs. Syracuse
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 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 | -17.5 | -110 | -110 | 56 | -109 | -111 | -940 | +603 |
Florida State Pick Insights
- Florida State has gone 3-2-0 ATS this season.
- Florida State has a 1-2 record against the spread in games it was favored by 17.5 points or more this season.
- Four of Florida State’s five games with a set total have hit the over (80%).
Florida State Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Florida State ranks 44th in the FBS with 430.2 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 83rd in total defense (383.4 yards allowed per contest).
- Offensively, Florida State has been a top-25 unit, ranking sixth-best in the FBS by averaging 42.4 points per game. The Seminoles rank 44th on defense (21.4 points allowed per game).
- Florida State is averaging 255.6 passing yards per game on offense (51st in the FBS), and ranks 84th on the other side of the ball with 238.6 passing yards allowed per game.
- Florida State is totaling 174.6 rushing yards per game offensively this season (46th in the FBS), and is allowing 144.8 rushing yards per game (77th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Florida State owns the 75th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (39.3% percentage), and has been better defensively, ranking 23rd-best with a 31.9% third-down percentage allowed.
- Florida State ranks 29th in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 6 turnovers (96th in the FBS) and committing three (fourth in the FBS).
Florida State’s Best Players
- Jordan Travis has recorded 1,188 yards (237.6 ypg) on 93-of-145 passing with 12 touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 119 rushing yards (23.8 ypg) on 33 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Trey Benson has 419 rushing yards on 53 carries with six touchdowns. He’s also added nine catches for 93 yards (18.6 per game).
- Lawrance Toafili has been handed the ball 25 times this year and racked up 135 yards (27 per game) with one touchdown. He’s also helped out in the pass game with 11 grabs for 81 yards
- Johnny Wilson’s leads his squad with 357 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 20 catches (out of 36 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Keon Coleman has put together a 278-yard season so far with six touchdowns, reeling in 20 passes on 33 targets.
- Jaheim Bell’s 10 receptions are good enough for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
- Kalen DeLoach, who paces the team in sacks and tackles, has collected 3.5 sacks, three TFL and 25 tackles.
- DJ Lundy has a team-leading one interception to go along with 18 tackles, one TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
Syracuse Betting Insights
- Syracuse has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this season.
- None of Syracuse’s five games with a set total this year have gone over the total.
Syracuse Pick Insights
- In terms of total offense, Syracuse ranks 48th in the FBS (423 total yards per game) and 57th defensively (355 total yards allowed per contest).
- From an offensive standpoint, Syracuse is generating 33 points per game (41st-ranked). It ranks 31st in the FBS defensively (19 points surrendered per game).
- Syracuse ranks 60th in the FBS with 248.8 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 87th with 241 passing yards allowed per contest on defense.
- From an offensive standpoint, Syracuse is accumulating 174.2 rushing yards per contest (47th-ranked). It ranks 33rd in the FBS defensively (114 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Syracuse’s third-down offense has been excelling, producing a 49.4% third-down conversion rate (16th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 74th by allowing a 39% third-down rate.
- With 12 forced turnovers (ninth in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (94th in the FBS) this season, Syracuse ranks 42nd in the FBS with a turnover margin of +2.
Syracuse’s Best Players
- Garrett Shrader has been a dual threat for Syracuse this season. He has 1,277 passing yards (212.8 per game) while completing 64.6% of his passes. He’s thrown eight touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 368 yards (61.3 ypg) on 71 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- Allen is his team’s leading rusher with 86 carries for 401 yards, or 66.8 per game. He’s found the end zone seven times on the ground, as well. Allen has also chipped in with 20 catches for 141 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Umari Hatcher’s 310 receiving yards (51.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 19 receptions on 35 targets with two touchdowns.
- Donovan Brown has caught 22 passes and compiled 298 receiving yards (49.7 per game) with one touchdown.
- Damien Alford’s 30 targets have resulted in 18 grabs for 282 yards and one touchdown.
- Leon Lowery has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 18 tackles.
- So far Justin Barron leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has racked up 37 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions this season.
