#3 Miami vs #18 Florida State Predictions

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  • SBR Andy
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    • 02-09-22
    • 4588

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    #3 Miami vs #18 Florida State Predictions
    The Saturday ABC primetime game features a sunshine state battle when 3-1 Florida State hosts 4-0 Miami at 7:30 PM ET.

    The Noles are off an OT loss to Virginia while the Canes took it to the Gators 26-7.

    Who comes out on top as the best team in Florida?
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    Miami -4.5
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    Florida State +4.5
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  • SBR Andy
    Administrator
    • 02-09-22
    • 4588

    #2
    SBR's Rob Paul shares his early Miami vs Florida State prediction:

    Miami -4.5 (-110 Caesars)

    "This game was supposed to feature the two top teams in the ACC, but Florida State reverted to looking like the 2-10 team from last season when it fell to Virginia, 46-38, in a Week 4 overtime loss.

    While the Hoos' field storming was the talk following the loss, Seminoles' fans should be worried about a lot more than losing to the Cavaliers. Clearly, Norvell's team has issues on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

    With a banged-up offensive line, Tony Elliott's team ran for over 200 yards and allowed Chandler Morris to get hit just twice ... that spells trouble against a Mario Cristobal team known for its offensive line.

    Led by Francis Mauigoa, the Hurricanes' O-line has allowed Carson Beck to be pressured fewer than five times per game while allowing just three sacks. With Miami having several talented playmakers, including freshman phenom Malachi Toney and ascending running back Mark Fletcher Jr., the O-line should be the difference on offense.

    And on defense, it's Miami's pass rush that can change this game. Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor are tied for the fifth-most pressures in the Power Four (19), and Mesidor is No. 2 in the P4 in pass rush win rate (30.7%) with Bain being No. 4 (28.9%). Tommy Castellanos could be running for his life."
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