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At Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, the Florida State Seminoles (4-0) play the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-3).
The Hokies are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +24) versus the Seminoles (with an over/under of 52.5 points).
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Game Info for Florida State vs. Virginia Tech
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 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 | -24 | -109 | -111 | 52.5 | -110 | -109 | -2561 | +1134 |
Florida State Pick Insights
- Florida State is 3-1-0 ATS this season.
- Florida State is 1-1 against the spread when favored by 24 points or more this season.
- Florida State games with a set total have hit the over three times this season (75%).
Florida State Stats & Insights
- Florida State ranks 48th in total offense (424.8 yards per game) and 99th in total defense (401 yards allowed per game) this season.
- Florida State has the 49th-ranked defense this season (22.5 points allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best with 43.3 points per game.
- With 272.3 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS, Florida State has been forced to lean on their 34th-ranked passing offense (277 passing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- Florida State ranks 79th in run offense (147.8 rushing yards per game) and 59th in run defense (128.8 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Florida State is putting up a 38.8% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 85th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 50th, surrendering a 35.7% third-down percentage.
- With five forced turnovers (99th in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (fifth in the FBS), Florida State’s +2+2 turnover margin ranks 35th in college football.
Florida State’s Best Players
- Jordan Travis leads Florida State with 1,018 yards (254.5 ypg) on 75-of-121 passing with 10 touchdowns and one interception this season. He also has 94 rushing yards on 23 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Trey Benson has racked up 219 yards on 42 carries while finding the end zone four times. He’s also caught six passes for 78 yards (19.5 per game).
- Johnny Wilson’s leads his squad with 303 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 16 receptions (out of 32 targets).
- Keon Coleman has caught 17 passes for 256 yards (64 yards per game) and six touchdowns this year.
- Jaheim Bell has a total of 151 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 10 passes and scoring two touchdowns.
- Kalen DeLoach has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 17 tackles.
- Tatum Bethune, Florida State’s top tackler, has 17 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Jarrian Jones has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has six tackles and one pass defended to his name.
Virginia Tech Betting Insights
- Virginia Tech is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Three of Virginia Tech’s five games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
Virginia Tech Pick Insights
- Virginia Tech ranks 94th with 348.8 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 41st with 335.4 total yards ceded per game on defense.
- In terms of points scored Virginia Tech ranks 95th in the FBS (24.8 points per game), and it is 63rd on defense (24.2 points allowed per contest).
- Virginia Tech ranks 85th in the FBS with 222.4 passing yards per contest, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks ninth-best by allowing just 157.8 passing yards per contest.
- Virginia Tech ranks 101st in rushing yards per game (126.4), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 24th-worst in the FBS with 177.6 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- Virginia Tech ranks 104th in the FBS with a 34.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 83rd with a 40.6% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- Virginia Tech has recorded six forced turnovers (78th in the FBS) and committed six turnovers (49th in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 67th in the FBS.
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Kyron Drones has thrown for 618 yards (123.6 ypg) to lead Virginia Tech, completing 56.4% of his passes and recording four touchdown passes and one interception this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 205 yards (41 ypg) on 62 carries with four touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Bhayshul Tuten, has carried the ball 71 times for 301 yards (60.2 per game) with one touchdown. He’s also caught 12 passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns.
- Da’Quan Felton leads his squad with 209 receiving yards on 14 catches with two touchdowns.
- Jaylin Lane has 12 receptions (on 21 targets) for a total of 188 yards (37.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Dae’Quan Wright has racked up 157 reciving yards (31.4 ypg) this season.
- Antwaun Powell leads the team with three sacks, and also has three TFL and 16 tackles.
- Virginia Tech’s leading tackler, Keli Lawson, has 42 tackles, three TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Dorian Strong leads the team with one interception, while also collecting four tackles and one pass defended.
