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LeQuint Allen will lead the Syracuse Orange (4-2) into their battle versus the Florida State Seminoles (5-0) at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium, on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Orange are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +18.5) against the Seminoles (with an over/under of 53.5 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 | -18.5 | -110 | -110 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 | -1261 | +750 |
Florida State Pick Insights
- So far this season, Florida State has put together a 3-2-0 record against the spread.
- Florida State is 1-2 against the spread when favored by 18.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Florida State’s five games with a set total.
Florida State Stats & Insights
- Florida State is averaging 430.2 yards per game on offense (44th in the FBS), and rank 84th on defense, yielding 383.4 yards allowed per game.
- Florida State sports the 43rd-ranked defense this season (21.4 points allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking sixth-best with 42.4 points per game.
- Florida State is totaling 255.6 passing yards per game on offense (51st in the FBS), and ranks 82nd on defense with 238.6 passing yards allowed per game.
- Offensively, Florida State ranks 45th in the FBS with 174.6 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 78th in rushing yards allowed per contest (144.8).
- On defense, Florida State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 21st-best by surrendering a 31.9% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 75th (39.3% third-down conversion rate).
- With six forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (fourth in the FBS), Florida State’s +3+3 turnover margin ranks 28th in college football.
Florida State’s Best Players
- Jordan Travis has 1,188 passing yards for Florida State, completing 64.1% of his passes and recording 12 touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 119 rushing yards (23.8 ypg) on 33 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- 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).
- This season, Lawrance Toafili has carried the ball 25 times for 135 yards (27 per game) and one touchdown, while also racking up 81 yards through the air.
- Johnny Wilson’s leads his squad with 357 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 20 receptions (out of 36 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Keon Coleman has hauled in 20 receptions totaling 278 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, the team’s leader in tackles and sacks, has collected 3.5 sacks, three TFL and 25 tackles.
- DJ Lundy has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 18 tackles, one TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended to his name.
Syracuse Betting Insights
- Syracuse is 2-2-1 against the spread this year.
- Syracuse’s five games with a set total this year have all gone under the over/under.
Syracuse Pick Insights
- With 423 total yards per game on offense, Syracuse ranks 48th in the FBS in 2023. On defense, it ranks 56th, allowing 355 total yards per game.
- In terms of points scored Syracuse ranks 42nd in the FBS (33 points per game), and it is 29th on defense (19 points allowed per game).
- In terms of passing, Syracuse ranks 60th in the FBS (248.8 passing yards per game) and 84th on defense (241 passing yards allowed per game).
- Syracuse ranks 46th in the FBS with 174.2 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 32nd with 114 rushing yards ceded per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Syracuse’s third-down defense ranks 74th in the FBS with a 39% third-down conversion rate allowed, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks 18th-best by posting a 49.4% third-down rate.
- Syracuse has a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 43rd in the FBS.
Syracuse’s Best Players
- Garrett Shrader has thrown for 1,277 yards on 102-of-158 passing with eight touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 368 yards and six rushing touchdowns.
- Allen has rushed for 401 yards on 86 carries so far this year while scoring seven times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 20 catches, totaling 141 yards and one touchdown through the air.
- Umari Hatcher has racked up 310 receiving yards on 19 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Donovan Brown has put up a 298-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 22 passes on 33 targets.
- Damien Alford’s 30 targets have resulted in 18 catches for 282 yards and one touchdown.
- Leon Lowery has collected 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Justin Barron has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 37 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions so far.
