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On Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, the Florida State Seminoles (7-0) will visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-3).
The Demon Deacons are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +20.5) versus the Seminoles (with an over/under of 52 points).
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Game Info for Florida State vs. Wake Forest
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Stadium: Truist Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | -20.5 | -112 | -108 | 52 | -110 | -110 | -1436 | +818 |
Florida State Pick Insights
- Florida State’s ATS record is 5-2-0 this season.
- Florida State has a 1-2 record against the spread in games it was favored by 20.5 points or more this season.
- Florida State games with a set total have hit the over five times this season (71.4%).
Florida State Stats & Insights
- Florida State is averaging 443.7 yards per game on offense, which ranks 27th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Seminoles rank 52nd, allowing 350.1 yards per contest.
- Florida State has been thriving on both offense and defense, ranking fifth-best in scoring offense (41.6 points per game) and 21st-best in scoring defense (18.6 points allowed per game).
- Florida State is averaging 270 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 36th in the FBS. The defense ranks 36th, allowing 200.9 passing yards per game.
- Florida State is compiling 173.7 rushing yards per game on offense (47th in the FBS), and ranks 78th on the other side of the ball with 149.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Florida State owns the 32nd-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (44% conversion rate), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best with a 32% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Florida State has forced nine total turnovers (78th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (third in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +5, the 22nd-best in college football.
Florida State’s Best Players
- Jordan Travis has recorded 1,740 yards (248.6 ypg) on 143-of-218 passing with 15 touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 176 rushing yards (25.1 ypg) on 50 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Trey Benson, has carried the ball 77 times for 519 yards (74.1 per game), scoring six times.
- Lawrance Toafili has racked up 251 yards on 35 carries, scoring two times. He’s caught 16 passes for 132 yards (18.9 per game) and one touchdown, as well.
- Keon Coleman’s leads his squad with 472 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 31 catches (out of 49 targets) and scored seven touchdowns.
- Johnny Wilson has caught 25 passes for 415 yards (59.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Jaheim Bell’s 22 catches have yielded 291 yards and two touchdowns.
- Kalen DeLoach, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has recorded four sacks, three TFL and 36 tackles.
- Jarrian Jones has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 11 tackles and one pass defended to his name.
Wake Forest Betting Insights
- Wake Forest is 3-3-0 against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 20.5-point underdogs this season, Wake Forest is 1-0 against the spread.
- None of Wake Forest’s six games with a set total this year have hit the over.
Wake Forest Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Wake Forest is posting 361.4 total yards per game (87th-ranked). It ranks 63rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (366.9 total yards surrendered per game).
- Wake Forest ranks 99th in the FBS with 23.1 points per game on offense, and it ranks 45th with 22.1 points given up per game on defense.
- With 216.3 passing yards per game on offense, Wake Forest ranks 84th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 86th, giving up 238.3 passing yards per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, Wake Forest is generating 145.1 rushing yards per contest (81st-ranked). It ranks 46th in the FBS defensively (128.6 rushing yards given up per game).
- Wake Forest is putting up a 37.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (89th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 34.3% third-down rate (35th-ranked) on defense.
- Wake Forest owns a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 17th-worst at -5.
Wake Forest’s Best Players
- Mitch Griffis has recored 1,197 passing yards, or 171 per game, so far this season. He has completed 58.6% of his passes and has tossed nine touchdowns with seven interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 11.3 rushing yards per game.
- Demond Claiborne has carried the ball 99 times for 471 yards, with five touchdowns.
- Justice Ellison has run for 348 yards across 76 attempts.
- Jahmal Banks leads his team with 433 receiving yards on 38 catches with three touchdowns.
- Taylor Morin has recorded 338 receiving yards (48.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 27 receptions.
- Wesley Grimes’ 16 grabs (on 33 targets) have netted him 299 yards (42.7 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Jacob Roberts leads the team with five sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has racked up six TFL and 44 tackles.
- DaShawn Jones leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 26 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
