With three weeks remaining within the common season, No. 23 Florida State (6-3) may shut its season out on a five-game profitable streak.
The Seminoles, winners of two straight, head north for a matchup in opposition to Syracuse (6-3) of their closing Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) contest of 2022.
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In the third 12 months of head coach Mike Norvell, Florida State has reached bowl eligibility for the primary time since 2019 and notched wins in opposition to LSU and Miami.
The Orange will make their first bowl look since 2018 after beginning 6-0. However, they’ve misplaced three consecutive video games (Clemson, Notre Dame and Pittsburgh).
Since Syracuse joined the ACC in 2013, Florida State is 7-1 within the sequence.Â
Kickoff is 8 p.m. on ACC Network.
Seminole headlines
Hitting massive performs offensivelyÂ
In their 45-3 win over Miami on Nov. 5, the Seminoles had completions of 65 and 56 yards whereas additionally registering a 42-yard run.
Florida State’s offense is stretching the sphere and hitting explosive performs quickly, whether or not or not it’s by way of utilizing redshirt sophomore working backs Trey Benson and Lawarance Toafili or by way of the passing sport.Â
For the 5 Seminoles with at least 16 or extra receptions, every is averaging at least 11 yards per catch. The unit is led by redshirt sophomore huge receiver Johnny Wilson at 19.5 yards per reception.
Through 11 weeks, Florida State leads the convention in explosive performs (104) however faces a Syracuse protection that ranks first in limiting explosive performs (48).
Defense not giving up scores
If you throw out the landing run from Georgia Tech freshman quarterback Zach Pyron on the ultimate play of FSU’s 41-16 victory on Oct. 29, the Seminoles have allowed one journey to the top zone of their previous two video games.
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Syracuse is coming off a 19-9 loss to Pittsburgh the place they did not rating a landing. However, the Orange are able to producing on the scoreboard behind one of many extra embellished working backs within the nation. Redshirt sophomore working again Sean Tucker has discovered the endzone seven instances in 2022 and figures to have an even bigger workload (10 carries final week) versus FSU.
Burning questions
What does the quarterback scenario seem like for Syracuse?
Junior quarterback Garrett Shrader (1636 passing yards, 373 dashing yards, 20 whole touchdowns) missed the Pittsburgh loss resulting from harm.
In his absence, Syracuse began redshirt freshman quarterback Carlos Del-Rio Wilson. The Florida switch threw for 120 yards, registered a 34.8% completion share and was sacked six instances. Â
At this level of the week, it is unclear whether or not Sharader performs or not. Syracuse head coach Dino Babers may elect to relaxation Shrader if he isn’t totally wholesome.
Can the Seminoles proceed efficiently working the ball?
Without redshirt sophomore working again and main rusher Treshaun Ward, FSU’s dashing assault hasn’t missed a beat.
Since the bye week, the Seminoles have mixed for 475 dashing yards in two video games. Benson has gone for over 100 dashing yards in each contests (111 vs Georgia Tech, 128 vs Miami).
The Orange are permitting 141 dashing yards per sport in 2022, nevertheless it’s been an escalating situation of their three losses. In these video games, Syracuse has given up 233 dashing yards.
Forecast
Much of this sport depends on Schrader’s standing. If he begins, Syracuse’s offense is extra succesful by way of the air due to his expertise and chemistry together with his receiving core. If it is Del-Rio Wilson, Florida State’s protection will get to face a participant who has thrown solely 50 profession passes and could be making his second profession begin. Nonetheless, it is Senior Day for Syracuse, and Babers can have the Orange ready for battle from kickoff.Â
Florida State 30, Syracuse 17
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