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The Pittsburgh Panthers (2-6) are in action on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Acrisure Stadium against the Florida State Seminoles (8-0).
The Panthers are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +21.5) versus the Seminoles (with an over/under of 50.5 points).
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Game Info for Florida State vs. Pittsburgh
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Acrisure Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | -21.5 | -110 | -110 | 50.5 | -110 | -110 | -1787 | +947 |
Florida State Pick Insights
- So far this season, Florida State has compiled a 6-2-0 record against the spread.
- Florida State has a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 21.5 points or more this season.
- Six of Florida State’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (75%).
Florida State Stats & Insights
- Florida State ranks 30th in total defense this season (332.6 yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 451.8 total yards per game.
- Florida State has been a tough opponent for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (fifth-best with 41.5 points per game) and scoring defense (20th-best with 18.3 points allowed per game) this year.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Florida State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 19th-best by giving up just 186 passing yards per game. The Seminoles rank 26th on offense (284 passing yards per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, Florida State ranks 53rd in the FBS with 167.8 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 70th in rushing yards allowed per contest (146.6).
- Florida State owns the 27th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (44.8% percentage), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 15th-best with a 30.7% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Florida State has forced nine total turnovers (93rd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (second in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +5, the 24th-best in college football.
Florida State’s Best Players
- Jordan Travis has thrown for 2,099 yards (262.4 ypg) to lead Florida State, completing 65.2% of his passes and collecting 18 touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 205 rushing yards on 57 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- Trey Benson has 574 rushing yards on 87 carries with seven touchdowns. He’s also added 16 catches for 197 yards (24.6 per game) and one touchdown via the passing game.
- This season, Lawrance Toafili has carried the ball 36 times for 260 yards (32.5 per game) and two touchdowns, while also racking up 137 yards through the air with one touchdown.
- Keon Coleman has hauled in 38 catches for 538 yards (67.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone nine times as a receiver.
- Johnny Wilson has put together a 415-yard season so far with two touchdowns, reeling in 25 passes on 42 targets.
- Jaheim Bell has a total of 342 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 26 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Kalen DeLoach leads the team with five sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has amassed six TFL and 44 tackles.
- Jarrian Jones leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 12 tackles and one pass defended.
Pittsburgh Betting Insights
- Pittsburgh is 2-6-0 against the spread this year.
- The teams have hit the over in six of Pittsburgh’s eight games with a set total.
Pittsburgh Pick Insights
- Pittsburgh has been sputtering on offense, ranking 16th-worst with 312.3 total yards per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, allowing 351.3 total yards per contest (50th-ranked).
- In terms of points scored Pittsburgh ranks 102nd in the FBS (22.4 points per game), and it is 94th defensively (28.8 points allowed per contest).
- Pittsburgh ranks 91st in the FBS with 208.4 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 55th with 218.4 passing yards given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Pittsburgh’s running game has been struggling, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with 103.9 rushing yards per game. It has been better defensively, allowing 132.9 rushing yards per contest (54th-ranked).
- With a 34% third-down conversion rate on offense, Pittsburgh ranks 106th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 49th, giving up a 36.3% third-down rate.
- After forcing 11 turnovers (69th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 12 times (76th in the FBS) this season, Pittsburgh owns the 74th-ranked turnover margin of -1.
Pittsburgh’s Best Players
- Phil Jurkovec has compiled 818 yards on 50.9% passing while tossing six touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, C’Bo Flemister, has carried the ball 76 times for 306 yards (38.3 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Rodney Hammond has racked up 66 carries and totaled 278 yards with three touchdowns.
- Konata Mumpfield has racked up 399 receiving yards on 33 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring four touchdowns as a receiver.
- Jerrod Means has 23 receptions (on 56 targets) for a total of 389 yards (48.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Gavin Bartholomew’s 23 targets have resulted in 17 receptions for 310 yards and one touchdown.
- Samuel Okunlola has racked up four sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and seven tackles.
- Donovan McMillon is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 42 tackles.
- P.J. O’Brien leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 22 tackles and two passes defended.
