Game IntroductionÂ
After two consecutive losses, Florida State (4-2, 2-2 ACC) hosts No. 4 Clemson (6-0, 4-0 ACC) in Doak Campbell Stadium for the primary time since 2018.
In their 19-17 loss versus No. 15 NC State on Oct. 8, the Seminoles let a 14-point halftime lead slip away. Despite the Wolfpack taking the lead, Florida State had a chance to attain late however redshirt junior quarterback Jordan Travis threw an interception with 38 seconds left within the fourth quarter.
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Meanwhile, the Tigers defeated Boston College 31-3 on Oct. 8. Clemson has additionally crushed the Wolfpack and No. 15 Wake Forest, who’ve given Florida State its two losses.
The Seminoles have misplaced six consecutive conferences towards Clemson and head coach Dabo Swinney, together with final yr’s 30-20 loss in Death Valley.
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. on ABC.
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Limiting affect of Clemson’s line of defense
Through six video games, Clemson’s protection has tallied 15 sacks. The Tigers completed with 4 sacks and 13 quarterback hurries towards the Eagles.Â
Clemson’s line of defense is plagued by former five-star recruits, together with junior defensive finish Myles Murphy (three sacks, 18 tackles) and senior defensive deal with Tyler Davis (two sacks, 14 tackles).
Redshirt senior defensive finish Xavier Thomas made his season debut towards Boston College and totaled two sacks. Thomas hasn’t remained wholesome throughout his profession however compelled a fumble towards the ‘Noles in 2021 and regarded totally wholesome in his first motion of the season.
Additionally, junior defensive lineman Bryan Breese, a projected 2023 NFL Draft first-round decide, is returning this week after lacking Clemson’s previous two video games. He holds high-upside bodily traits and has the power to disrupt the run and go sport from the inside line.
In current matchups between these packages, the Tigers’ strain has overwhelmed the ‘Noles offensive line. The Seminoles’ offensive line allowed only one sack versus NC State, however face their largest problem up to now towards Clemson.
Prioritizing Uiagalelei and Shipley
Junior quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and sophomore operating again Will Shipley function the 2 engines of Clemson’s offense. Uiagalelei has thrown 14 touchdowns and simply two interceptions, whereas additionally dashing for 3 touchdowns. The Tigers make the most of Uiagalelei on quite a lot of designed runs, particularly close to the aim line as a result of his body (6-foot-4, 235-pounds).
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Shipley leads the Tigers with 446 dashing yards and eight touchdowns. He averages proper underneath 13 carries per contest but in addition strikes out of the backfield in cases for receiving work. Florida State and defensive coordinator Adam Fuller have allowed 353 mixed dashing yards prior to now two video games.
Burning Questions
Is Florida State’s offense competent within the second half?Â
The Seminoles had been held scoreless within the second half towards NC State after scoring 17 first-half factors. In order to upset Clemson, Florida State’s offense should maintain drives for 4 quarters and capitalize on alternatives.
We noticed FSU’s protection maintain the Wolfpack to subject objectives every week in the past, however Florida State’s offense failed to increase the lead and suffered from turnovers and drops. Clemson is without doubt one of the most proficient defenses within the nation. Therefore, as soon as Norvell and the offense transfer off their early sport script, they’ve to seek out methods to make performs and put factors on the scoreboard.
Can Florida State change Treshuan Ward’s manufacturing?
Redshirt sophomore Treshuan Ward suffered an damage versus NC State, leaving redshirt sophomore operating backs Lawrance Toafili and Trey Benson accountable for backfield duties. Ward was the FSU’s main rusher (72 carries, 488 yards, three touchdowns), however Benson and Toafili have mixed for seven touchdowns and are able to taking over bigger roles, however neither has obtained greater than 10 carries in a sport this season.
Freshman operating again Rodney Hill may additionally see an elevated position out of the backfield. The Statesboro, Georgia, native has 12 carries for 72 yards and one landing in two appearances this season.
Florida State’s dashing offense is getting ready for its most tough matchup of the season, as Clemson allows 63.7 rushing yards per game and has given up only two rushing touchdowns in 2022.Â
Forecast
In this present stretch of going through three consecutive ranked opponents, Florida State followers had been possible anticipating to report a minimum of one win. However, the ‘Noles have made just a few errors and it value them an opportunity of being undefeated. The residence environment must be electrical, however the Tigers do not flip the ball over and profit from their benefit on the line of scrimmage.Â
Clemson 31, Florida State 23
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