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The Florida State Seminoles (6-0) play on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET versus the Duke Blue Devils (5-1) at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium.
The Blue Devils are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +14) versus the Seminoles (with an over/under of 49 points).
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Game Info for Florida State vs. Duke
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | -14 | -110 | -110 | 49 | -110 | -110 | -609 | +433 |
Florida State Pick Insights
- Florida State has posted a 4-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 14-point favorites this season, Florida State is 2-2 against the spread.
- Florida State games with a set total have hit the over four times this season (66.7%).
Florida State Stats & Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Florida State ranks 26th in the FBS with 447.7 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 58th in total defense (363 yards allowed per contest).
- Florida State has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (seventh-best with 42.2 points per game) and scoring defense (23rd-best with 18.3 points allowed per game) this season.
- Florida State is averaging 270.3 passing yards per game offensively this season (35th in the FBS), and is giving up 221.7 passing yards per game (64th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- On offense, Florida State ranks 46th in the FBS with 177.3 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 72nd in rushing yards allowed per contest (141.3).
- Florida State owns the 48th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (42.3% percentage), and has been more effective on defense, ranking 17th-best with a 31.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With eight forced turnovers (79th in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (second in the FBS), Florida State’s +5 turnover margin is the 21st-best in college football.
Florida State’s Best Players
- Jordan Travis has thrown for 1,472 yards (245.3 ypg) to lead Florida State, completing 63.7% of his passes and tossing 13 touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 114 rushing yards on 40 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Trey Benson has racked up 493 yards on 67 carries while finding the end zone six times as a runner. He’s also caught 10 passes for 99 yards (16.5 per game).
- Lawrance Toafili has been handed the ball 32 times this year and racked up 228 yards (38 per game) with two touchdowns. He’s also helped out in the passing game with 12 grabs for 92 yards
- Keon Coleman’s leads his squad with 418 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 29 receptions (out of 44 targets) and scored seven touchdowns.
- Johnny Wilson has caught 20 passes for 357 yards (59.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Jaheim Bell’s 14 grabs have yielded 238 yards and two touchdowns.
- Kalen DeLoach, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has recorded four sacks, three TFL and 30 tackles.
- Greedy Vance leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 12 tackles and one pass defended.
Duke Betting Insights
- So far this season, Duke has compiled a 4-1-0 record against the spread.
- Out of Duke’s five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
Duke Pick Insights
- Duke has been thriving on defense, surrendering only 298.5 total yards per contest (16th-best). On offense, it ranks 74th by accumulating 387 total yards per game.
- Duke ranks 52nd in the FBS with 31.2 points per contest, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks fourth-best by giving up only 9.8 points per contest.
- While Duke’s pass offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking 21st-worst with 189.5 passing yards per game, its defense ranks eighth-best with only 164.7 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Duke’s run offense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 19th-best in the FBS with 197.5 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 133.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 63rd.
- Duke is generating a 39.1% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (76th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 36.4% third-down rate (53rd-ranked) on defense.
- After forcing nine turnovers (61st in the FBS) and turning the ball over six times (22nd in the FBS) this season, Duke sports the 29th-ranked turnover margin of +3.
Duke’s Best Players
- Riley Leonard has thrown for 912 yards on 79-of-126 passing with three touchdowns and one interception this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 326 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
- Jordan Waters has rushed 65 times for 426 yards, with nine touchdowns.
- Jalon Calhoun has racked up 368 receiving yards on 24 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Jordan Moore has 25 receptions (on 41 targets) for a total of 322 yards (53.7 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Sahmir Hagans’ 20 targets have resulted in 14 catches for 125 yards.
- Aeneas Peebles has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL and 16 tackles.
- Tre Freeman, Duke’s leading tackler, has 44 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Myles Jones has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with seven tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
