Florida State has had a superb begin to the 2025 season, starting 3-0 with an upset win over ranked Alabama and two throttlings of FCS East Texas A&M and Kent State. Now, the Seminoles are formally in ACC play with their first convention recreation being on the highway at Virginia (3-1).
How will the ‘Noles deal with their first highway take a look at of the season on a Friday evening in Charlottesville?
Noles247’s Brendan Sonnone, Zach Blostein, Trey Rowland, Kevin Little, Chris Nee and Adam Brown share our ideas on how we anticipate this weekend’s recreation to unfold.
Take at take a look at our recreation predictions for No. 8 FSU at Virginia:
Rating: FSU 45, UVA 23
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Minimize that mesh proper out.
Tony White must take the “modification of a budget Goal bathing swimsuit” mindset to his defensive method and lower out UVA’s mesh. Try this, and we needs to be tremendous. FSU’s offense will get no matter it needs.
Rating: FSU 41, UVA 21
I believe Florida State’s offense will discover a good quantity of success towards Virginia, a protection I have not been notably impressed with by means of 4 video games.
The true take a look at for the Seminoles will come on the opposite facet of the soccer. FSU might want to discover a solution to decelerate quarterback Chandler Morris and UVA’s spectacular offensive output. They’re going to have to largely shut down receiving threats like Trell Harris and Cam Ross whereas maintaining D’Mari Taylor and UVA’s dashing assault in test. In the event that they’re in a position to do this on a constant foundation, I do not assume this recreation will likely be very shut.
I’ve a variety of religion in Gus Malzahn and FSU’s offensive operation, particularly contemplating they’re getting essential items again like tight finish Randy Pittman Jr. and broad receiver Squirrel White.
Give me the ‘Noles by a number of touchdowns over the Cavaliers.
Rating: FSU 34, UVA 24
Not going to lie, I like this UVA workforce.. They have a veteran quarterback and a few ability guys that may prepare dinner just a little. Their offensive line isn’t too shabby both.
Actuality test time although for his or her protection which lacks a variety of ability and pace. Whereas they get some guys again I am undecided it is sufficient for them.
Bizarre ACC video games at all times make my pores and skin crawl so I am going yo be conservative on this one.
Rating: FSU 37, UVA 27
I believe UVA is succesful with an offense that ought to settle in as above common within the P4 and a protection which may find yourself sinking to being simply plain dangerous (it is common or a tick under presently from a statistical profile, however the tape reveals some evident weaknesses). That in all probability makes them a .500 ACC workforce or a notch under.
FSU has proven sufficient by means of three video games — granted, towards very completely different ranges of competitors — to make me be ok with the expertise benefit getting into Charlottesville. Add in it being a well-coached workforce, and I perceive the oddsmakers’ confidence in FSU as a touchdown-plus favourite.
There are going to be instances within the recreation the place Tommy Castellanos has to go on regular steaks of passing the ball downfield to melt up the secondary in order that the run recreation can actually get going. If he hits on his throws constantly, FSU should not have a tough time rating.
And whereas UVA’s offense is stable, and has a transparent identification, I do not know if it is prolific sufficient to maintain tempo with a very good FSU offense vs. a under common UVA protection. So long as you do not let Morris preserve establishing manageable third-down alternatives along with his beneath accuracy, it’s best to be capable to draw back.
I am skeptical going with such a straightforward cowl for a workforce that hasn’t performed on the highway, however I believe I can simplify it with the thought of FSU being good and UVA being common.
Rating: FSU 42, UVA 28
Virginia’s offense has a ton of ability gamers which can be arduous to not like. Their scheme is stable and it is a Friday evening recreation the week earlier than the largest recreation of the season.
This has the makings of a entice recreation but when there’s one factor I find out about Malzahn it is that he is aware of methods to put up factors when he can win the LOS. I see Virginia maintaining it shut within the first half however not having the ability to sustain in the long term.
Rating: FSU 38, UVA 20
FSU must dictate phrases on Friday night at Scott Stadium. Take an early lead and pressure Virginia to must divert from their model.
I just like the QB, RB, and WR trio for UVA. They’re succesful. Largest components are creating strain and ending on Morris + make the sort out when the chance is there on the opposite offensive ability.
I consider FSU’s offense ought to be capable to discover common success towards Virginia. Athleticism to the perimeter and vertically ought to give their protection hassle, however people like Mitchell Melton and Kam Robinson must be accounted for. Tommy Castellanos ought to be capable to discover success by means of the air and on the bottom, however should worth the soccer.
UVA can also be a succesful particular groups group. Do not enable them to steal yards or factors within the return recreation.
Trey Rowland
Report: 2-1
Zach Blostein
Report: 2-1
Adam Brown
Report: 3-0
Brendan Sonnone
Report: 2-1
Kevin Little
Report: 2-1
Chris Nee
Report: 2-1
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