Florida State opens as slight favorite in road matchup against Syracuse

The 2022 season has been a roller-coaster for Florida State. The Seminoles gained their first 4 video games of the season and entered the top-25 for the primary time in 4 years earlier than occurring a three-game shedding streak. 

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Following a BYE week, FSU has gained its final two video games in dominating trend, together with a 45-3 choice in opposition to Miami on Saturday evening. Misplaced within the significance of knocking out their rival for the second straight 12 months, this system is now bowl eligible for the primary time since 2019 and beneath head coach Mike Norvell.

The Seminoles have a possibility to enhance their postseason choice if they will proceed to carry out over their ultimate three video games of the regular-season. Florida State has each proper to rejoice its win over the Hurricanes however the staff might want to re-focus forward of its ultimate street sport of the 12 months in opposition to Syracuse.

On Sunday afternoon, opening odds had been launched for week 11 video games round school soccer. Based on Circa Sports activities, Florida State opens as a 6-point favourite over Syracuse. The Over/Beneath is ready at 52.5 factors.

The Orange acquired off to a 6-0 begin and even led Clemson 21-7 in Loss of life Valley. Syracuse ended up shedding that sport and has dropped three total. Even worse, this system has been dealt some critical accidents as star defender Garrett Williams is one in every of a number of gamers out for the 12 months whereas beginning quarterback Garrett Shrader was unable to play in Saturday’s defeat to Pittsburgh. With out Shrader, Syracuse totaled simply 145 yards of complete offense in opposition to the Panthers.

If Shrader cannot go well with up in opposition to Florida State, backup Carlos Del Rio-Wilson will doubtless take the reins for the second consecutive week. Operating again Sean Tucker is without doubt one of the greatest within the nation, totaling 777 yards and seven touchdowns on 155 makes an attempt. Defensively, the Orange are thought to be the No. 88 unit within the nation, permitting 368.8 yards per sport and 5.99 yards per play. Linebacker Mikel Jones leads the staff with 75 complete tackles. Defensive finish Caleb Okechukwu has recorded 33 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks.

Florida State and Syracuse will kick off at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12. The sport will likely be televised on the ACC Community.

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