Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida State Seminoles Picks & Preview | NCAAFB Orange Bowl

The Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida State Seminoles will play in the Orange Bowl on December 30, 2023, with kickoff at 4:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.

The Bulldogs are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -14) against the Seminoles. The over/under for this game is 45 points.

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Game Info for Georgia vs. Florida State

• Game Day: Saturday, December 30, 2023
• Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
• Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium

Georgia Pick Insights

• Georgia has a 4-8-1 record against the spread this season.
• When it has played as at least 14-point favorites this season, Georgia is 2-7-1 against the spread.
• Georgia has hit the over in six of its 13 games with a set total (46.2%).

Georgia Stats & Insights

• Georgia has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (eighth-best with 483.2 yards per game) and total defense (10th-best with 295.2 yards allowed per game) this season.
• Georgia has been firing on all cylinders this year, as they rank ninth-best in scoring offense (38.4 points per game) and eighth-best in scoring defense (16.6 points allowed per game).
• Georgia has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the passing game this year, ranking 10th-best in passing (306 passing yards per game) and 12th-best in passing defense (177.7 passing yards allowed per game).
• Georgia is totaling 177.2 rushing yards per game offensively this year (44th in the FBS), and is surrendering 117.5 rushing yards per game (29th) on the other side of the ball.
• Georgia has been a handful for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (second-best with a 54.5% third-down conversion rate) and third-down defense (second-best with a 26.4% third-down conversion rate allowed) this season.
• Georgia ranks 82nd in college football with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 12 turnovers (114th in the FBS) and committing 14 (35th in the FBS).

Georgia’s Best Players

• Carson Beck has racked up 3,743 yards (287.9 ypg) on 289-of-399 passing with 22 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Daijun Edwards, has carried the ball 158 times for 818 yards (62.9 per game), scoring 11 times.
• Kendall Milton has piled up 686 yards on 112 attempts, scoring 12 times.
• Brock Bowers has hauled in 56 receptions for 713 yards (54.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone six times as a receiver.
• Dominic Lovett has hauled in 51 receptions totaling 575 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint has a total of 502 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 32 throws and scoring four touchdowns.
• Jalon Walker has collected five sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 14 tackles.
• Georgia’s leading tackler, Smael Mondon Jr., has 67 tackles, five TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Tykee Smith has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 67 tackles, seven TFL, two sacks, and five passes defended.

Florida State Betting Insights

• Florida State has an 8-4-0 record against the spread this season.
• Six of Florida State’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).

Florida State Pick Insights

• Florida State’s defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 14th-best in the FBS with 305.8 total yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 415.5 total yards per game, which ranks 47th.
• Florida State has been productive on both offense and defense this season, ranking 13th-best in points per game (37) and sixth-best in points surrendered per game (15.9).
• Florida State’s pass defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks eighth-best in the FBS with 170.5 passing yards ceded per game. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 258.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 45th.
• From an offensive perspective, Florida State is generating 156.8 rushing yards per game (66th-ranked). It ranks 42nd in the FBS on defense (135.3 rushing yards surrendered per game).
• Florida State’s third-down defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks fourth-best in the FBS with a 27.2% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is compiling a 37.8% third-down rate, which ranks 76th.
• Florida State has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +12 ranks fourth-best in the FBS, with 17 forced turnovers (59th in the nation) and five turnovers committed (first in the nation).

Florida State’s Best Players

• Jordan Travis has thrown for 2,745 yards (211.2 yards per game) while completing 64.2% of his passes and collecting 20 touchdown passes with two interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 176 yards with seven touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Trey Benson, has carried the ball 158 times for 935 yards (71.9 per game) with 14 touchdowns. He’s also caught 20 passes for 227 yards and one touchdown.
• Lawrance Toafili has totaled 463 yards on 69 carries with four touchdowns.
• Keon Coleman has hauled in 658 receiving yards on 50 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring 11 touchdowns as a receiver.
• Johnny Wilson has put up a 617-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 41 passes on 70 targets.
• Jaheim Bell’s 55 targets have resulted in 39 catches for 503 yards and two touchdowns.
• Jared Verse has racked up 8.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up nine TFL and 35 tackles.
• Florida State’s top-tackler, Kalen DeLoach, has 63 tackles, nine TFL, eight sacks, and one interception this year.
• Jarrian Jones leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 18 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.