Florida State Seminoles College Football Betting
Last week, the Florida State Seminoles entered the ACC championship game against the dangerous and capable Louisville Cardinals without their best player. QB Jordan Travis was lost for the year in a meaningless Senior Day win over FCS North Alabama. Thus, Florida State’s College Football Playoff hopes rode on a third-string QB after backup Tate Rodemaker was also lost to injury. Florida State beat Louisville with a powerful defensive effort. But the Seminoles must settle for the Orange Bowl and a date with the Georgia Bulldogs.
College Football Betting Lines
Georgia Bulldogs -14
Florida State Seminoles +14
Total 44.5
Money Line: Georgia -525, Florida State +400
Florida State Seminoles Weekly Matchup
On Saturday, December 30, 2023, the Georgia Bulldogs of the SEC will face the Florida State Seminoles of the ACC in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Kickoff time is 4 p.m. ET, with television coverage on ESPN.
Last game, the Georgia Bulldogs lost 27-24 against the Alabama Crimson Tide as 5.5-point favorites. The game went under the total of 54. Georgia has a record of 12-1 straight up, 5-8 against the spread, and 6-7 over/under the total. Georgia ranks 8th for total offense, 10th for passing, 43rd for rushing and 9th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 10th overall, 12th against the pass, 29th against the rush, and 9th for points allowed. Also, Georgia ranks 81st for fewest turnovers lost and 55th for takeaways.
Florida State Seminoles Weekly Recap
Last game, the Florida State Seminoles won 16-6 against the Louisville Cardinals as 1.5-point dogs. The game went under the total of 46.5. Florida State has a record of 13-0 straight up, 7-6 against the spread, and 7-6 over/under the total. Florida State ranks 46th for total offense, 44th for passing, 65th for rushing and 13th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 14th overall, 8th against the pass, 42nd against the rush, and 6th for points allowed. Also, Florida State ranks 15th for fewest turnovers lost and 75th for takeaways.
Florida State relied on a smothering defense and a two-headed ground attack to defeat Louisville 16-6 in the ACC championship game in Charlotte, N.C.
Now, the Seminoles will await their postseason fate as the College Football Playoff committee weighs where to rank them without their injured star quarterback, Jordan Travis.
With No. 2 quarterback Tate Rodemaker held out Saturday due to a concussion, true freshman Brock Glenn made his first start and completed 8 of 21 passes for 55 yards.
Lawrance Toafili, tabbed as the game's MVP, took ten carries for 118 yards and the game's only touchdown, and Trey Benson added 67 rushing yards for Florida State.
The victory gives Florida State its fifth ACC title and first since 2014.
Meanwhile, Louisville was held to 188 total yards, with Jack Plummer going 14-for-36 for 111 yards and an interception. Braden Fiske had three of Florida State's seven sacks, including one on fourth down with 2:35 to play. Jared Verse recorded two sacks.
The Florida State Seminoles went undefeated in a Power Five conference (ACC) and yet failed to qualify for the College Football Playoff. It is a snub that will never be forgotten.
2023 Florida State Seminoles Football Schedule
| DATE |
OPPONENT |
SCORE |
RECORD |
| Sep 3 |
vs. LSU |
W 45-24 |
1-0 |
| Sep 9 |
vs. Southern Miss |
W 66-13 |
2-0 |
| Sep 16 |
at Boston College |
W 31-29 |
3-0 |
| Sep 23 |
at Clemson |
W 31-24 |
4-0 |
| Oct 7 |
vs. Virginia Tech |
W 39-17 |
5-0 |
| Oct 14 |
vs. Syracuse |
W 41-3 |
6-0 |
| Oct 21 |
vs. Duke |
W 38-20 |
7-0 |
| Oct 28 |
at Wake Forest |
W 41-16 |
8-0 |
| Nov 4 |
at Pittsburgh |
W 24-7 |
9-0 |
| Nov 11 |
vs. Miami-FL |
W 27-20 |
10-0 |
| Nov 18 |
vs. North Alabama |
W 58-13 |
11-0 |
| Nov 25 |
at Florida |
W 24-15 |
12-0 |
The Florida State Seminoles are a modern power with three national championships (1993, 1999, 2013). The Seminoles have won 18 conference championships and six division titles. They are a proud program with a passionate fan base that will travel.
The late great Booby Bowden built the program into a national powerhouse from 1976 through 2009. Bowden is in the College Football Hall of Fame. Great Seminole players include Fred Biletnikoff, Deion Sanders, Charlie Ward, and Jameis Winston.
2023 College Football Schedule
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