Game IntroductionÂ
After its bye week, No. 19 Florida State (7-3) has rattled off three consecutive wins and locked up its first bowl sport look since 2019.
Under first-year head coach Michael Desormeaux, Louisiana (5-5) has taken a step again within the win column however nonetheless controls its personal destiny, needing one win in its closing two video games to qualify for a bowl.
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The Ragin’ Cajuns journey to Tallahassee for his or her first Power-Five opponent of the yr after going through Eastern Michigan and Rice of their nonconference earlier this season.
Meanwhile, FSU is returning house for its first of two house video games to conclude the common season.Â
Kickoff is Nov. 19 at midday on ESPN3.
Seminole headlines
Building one other win streak
Florida State started its season with 4 straight wins, together with a victory over No. 6 LSU (8-2). However, after a three-game stint versus No. 9 Clemson, No. 24 NC State and Wake Forest (then-ranked), the Seminoles discovered themselves one sport above .500 and unranked.
Head Coach Mike Norvell and the ‘Noles had a bye following their 34-28 loss versus Clemson on Oct. 15. Since, they’ve outscored Georgia Tech, Miami, and Syracuse by 102 factors.Â
If it wasn’t for a number of hiccups in the midst of the schedule, it is potential the ‘Noles may very well be a one-loss staff heading into this week. Even with the midseason losses, Norvell has an opportunity to complete the common season on a five-game successful streak,
Rapid enchancment from Jordan Travis
Due to his current performances, redshirt junior quarterback Jordan Travis has acquired love from throughout school soccer. He was named a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien award and ranked No. 7. by CBS Sports of their newest quarterback energy rankings.
In the 38-3 win at Syracuse, Travis made historical past by turning into the primary Seminole to account for a passing, speeding, and receiving landing up to now 25 years.
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If the Seminoles deal with enterprise within the first half, do not anticipate to see a lot of Travis this weekend with a brief week forward earlier than Florida.
Burning questions
Is Florida State already looking forward to subsequent week?
It’s common for Florida State to schedule a softer opponent earlier than Florida. The ‘Noles performed Delaware State (2017) and Alabama State (2019) in current seasons close to the tip of the season and gained by a mixed 108 factors.
Given, these wins got here with previous teaching staffs. Nonetheless, FSU’s program and fanbase are desperate to host the Sunshine Showdown in primetime for the primary time since 2016 (7:30 p.m. on Nov. 25). The Seminoles have not defeated the Gators since 2017. Norvell and FSU have proven distinctive self-discipline for many of 2022, however there’s at all times an opportunity Louisiana begins sturdy and catches the ‘Noles abruptly.
Do we see AJ Duffy?
Earlier this week, Norvell stated the coaches elected to maintain Duffy sidelined in opposition to Syracuse to protect his redshirt.Â
Duffy, who has suited up versus Boston College and Dusquene, might see motion in opposition to the Ragin’ Cajuns. The true freshman has accomplished 1-of-3 passes for 10 yards and tallied 5 speeding yards this season.
If FSU builds a lead and subs Travis out (which they’ve finished throughout successful streaks), the previous four-star recruit may need the chance to showcase his abilities.Â
Forecast
Louisiana is gifted in some areas, however it will not matter. The Seminoles are rolling and perceive easy methods to win, but in addition put their opponents away early. FSU will get its eighth victory and heads into its closing regular-season sport in opposition to Florida on a four-game successful streak.
Florida State 48, Louisiana 17
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