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On Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, the Florida State Seminoles (3-0) will host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1).
The Demon Deacons are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7) against the Seminoles (with an over/under of 65 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Florida State vs. Wake Forest
- Game Day: Saturday, October 1, 2022
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminoles | -7 | -109 | -113 | 65 | -110 | -110 | -265 | +210 |
Florida State Betting Insights
- Wake Forest is 2-1-1 against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 7-point underdogs this season, Wake Forest is 1-0 against the spread.
- Wake Forest games have hit the over in three out of four opportunities (75%).
Florida State Stats & Insights
- On the offensive side of the ball, Florida State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 20th-best in the FBS by totaling 495.0 yards per game. The defense ranks 44th (335.7 yards allowed per game).
- Florida State is totaling 35.3 points per game on offense, which ranks them 51st in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 40th, giving up 20.3 points per contest.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Florida State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 25th-best by giving up just 174.3 passing yards per game. The Seminoles rank 59th on offense (252.7 passing yards per game).
- Florida State owns the 87th-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (161.3 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best with 242.3 rushing yards per game.
- Florida State sports the 38th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (31.4% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best with a 53.7% third-down percentage.
- With five forced turnovers (61st in the FBS) against four turnovers committed (40th in the FBS), Florida State (+1) owns the 45th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Florida State’s Best Players
- Jordan Travis has thrown for 945 yards (236.3 ypg) to lead Florida State, completing 65.9% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 48 rushing yards on 15 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- The team’s top rusher, Treshaun Ward, has carried the ball 54 times for 350 yards (87.5 per game), scoring three times.
- This season, Trey Benson has carried the ball 37 times for 268 yards (67.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Johnny Wilson’s 272 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 20 times and has registered 13 receptions and two touchdowns.
- Ontaria Wilson has grabbed 12 passes while averaging 56.3 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Mycah Pittman has a total of 141 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 12 throws.
- Jared Verse has racked up 3.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 3.0 TFL and eight tackles.
- Florida State’s tackle leader, Renardo Green, has 19 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
- Omarion Cooper has a team-leading one interception to go along with four tackles and one pass defended.
Wake Forest Betting Insights
- Wake Forest is 2-1-1 against the spread this season.
- Wake Forest is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this year.
- Wake Forest has hit the over in three of their four games with a set total (75%).
Wake Forest Stats & Insights
- From an offensive angle, Wake Forest is generating 438.5 total yards per game (53rd-ranked). It ranks 76th in the FBS defensively (377.0 total yards surrendered per game).
- Wake Forest’s offense has been excelling, putting up 42.8 points per game (19th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 93rd by giving up 30.5 points per game.
- Wake Forest’s passing attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 19th-best in the FBS with 314.0 passing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 236.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 80th.
- Wake Forest is generating 124.5 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (97th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 140.3 rushing yards per contest (66th-ranked) on defense.
- Wake Forest is posting a 40.4% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (65th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 37.1% third-down rate (69th-ranked) on defense.
- Wake Forest has thrived in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +5 ranks 11th-best in the FBS, with eight forced turnovers (14th in the nation) and three turnovers committed (25th in the nation).
Wake Forest’s Best Players
- Sam Hartman has racked up 962 yards on 64% passing while collecting 13 touchdown passes with two interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Justice Ellison, has carried the ball 52 times for 186 yards (46.5 per game) with one touchdown.
- Christian Turner has been given 41 carries and totaled 176 yards with two touchdowns.
- A.T. Perry has hauled in 273 receiving yards on 16 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Jahmal Banks has 15 receptions (on 19 targets) for a total of 238 yards (59.5 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Donavon Greene’s 14 catches (on 19 targets) have netted him 237 yards (59.3 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Malik Mustapha has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 10 tackles.
- Wake Forest’s tackle leader, Kobie Turner, has 13 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Coby Davis leads the team with one interception, while also putting up one pass defended.
