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The Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida State Seminoles meet for the Orange Bowl on December 30, 2023, with kickoff at 4:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Seminoles are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +20) against the Bulldogs (with an over/under of 44.5 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
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | -20 | -109 | -111 | 44.5 | -109 | -111 | -1357 | +788 |
Georgia Pick Insights
- Georgia has a 4-8-1 record against the spread this season.
- Georgia is 0-5-1 against the spread when favored by 20 points or more this season.
- Georgia games have hit the over on six of 13 occasions (46.2%).
Georgia Stats & Insights
- Georgia has been finding success on both sides of the ball, ranking eighth-best in total offense (483.2 yards per game) and ninth-best in total defense (295.2 yards allowed per game).
- Georgia has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (ninth-best with 38.4 points per game) and scoring defense (ninth-best with 16.6 points allowed per game) this season.
- Georgia has been surging on both sides of the ball in the passing game, ranking 11th-best in passing offense (306 passing yards per game) and 11th-best in passing defense (177.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- Georgia is totaling 177.2 rushing yards per game offensively this year (40th in the FBS), and is surrendering 117.5 rushing yards per game (27th) on defense.
- Georgia has been surging on both offense and defense in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking second-best in third-down percentage (54.5%) and second-best in third-down percentage allowed (26.4%).
- Georgia has forced 12 total turnovers (116th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 14 times (27th in the FBS) for -2a turnover margin of -2, 80th-ranked in college football.
Georgia’s Best Players
- Carson Beck has thrown for 3,743 yards (287.9 ypg) to lead Georgia, completing 72.4% of his passes and tossing 22 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season.
- Daijun Edwards has racked up 818 yards on 158 carries while finding the end zone 11 times as a runner.
- Kendall Milton has collected 686 yards on 112 carries, scoring 12 times.
- Brock Bowers’ team-high 713 yards as a receiver have come on 56 receptions (out of 73 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Dominic Lovett has caught 51 passes for 575 yards (44.2 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint has racked up 32 receptions for 502 yards, an average of 38.6 yards per game. He’s scored four times as a receiver this season.
- Jalon Walker has racked up five sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL and 14 tackles.
- Georgia’s tackle leader, Smael Mondon Jr., has 67 tackles, five TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Tykee Smith leads the team with four interceptions, while also collecting 67 tackles, seven TFL, two sacks, and five passes defended.
Florida State Betting Insights
- So far this season, Florida State has compiled an 8-4-0 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in six of Florida State’s 12 games with a set total.
Florida State Pick Insights
- Florida State ranks 44th in the FBS with 415.5 total yards per contest, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 13th-best by giving up only 305.8 total yards per contest.
- Things have been positive for Florida State on both offense and defense, as it is putting up 37 points per game (13th-best) and ceding only 15.9 points per game (sixth-best).
- Florida State has been excelling on pass defense, surrendering only 170.5 passing yards per contest (sixth-best). Offensively, it ranks 42nd in the FBS by posting 258.6 passing yards per game.
- Florida State ranks 67th in the FBS with 156.8 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 42nd with 135.3 rushing yards surrendered per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Florida State’s third-down defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks third-best in the FBS with a 27.2% third-down conversion rate allowed. In terms of offense, it is putting up a 37.8% third-down rate, which ranks 77th.
- Florida State has compiled 17 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over five times, resulting in a +12 turnover margin, which ranks fourth-best in the FBS.
Florida State’s Best Players
- Jordan Travis has racked up 2,745 yards on 64.2% passing while tossing 20 touchdown passes with two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 176 yards with seven scores.
- 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 collected 50 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 658 (50.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 88 times and has 11 touchdowns.
- Johnny Wilson has put together a 617-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 41 passes on 70 targets.
- Jaheim Bell’s 39 catches (on 55 targets) have netted him 503 yards (38.7 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Jared Verse paces the team with 8.5 sacks, and also has nine TFL and 35 tackles.
- Kalen DeLoach, Florida State’s tackle leader, 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.
