Key Matchups of the Week: Florida State vs. Louisiana

Florida State had one more spectacular exhibiting towards Syracuse within the dome on Saturday and prolonged its successful streak to a few video games. This week the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are on faucet and the Seminoles are the primary Energy 5 group they may face this season. The Ragin’ Cajuns sit at 5-5 and its most up-to-date win coming towards Georgia Southern as they search bowl eligibility. 

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Listed below are three key matchups to observe on Saturday. 

1. FSU Dashing Assault vs. Louisiana Protection

FSU continued to run the ball at an elite degree towards Syracuse on Saturday, totaling 230 yards on the bottom. 

The three-headed monster of Trey Benson, Treshaun Ward, and Lawrance Toafili type one of the crucial dynamic trio of backs within the nation. Louisiana offers up about 123 yards on the bottom and that ranks thirty second within the nation. The important thing to the ‘Noles offense is the working recreation and the Ragin’ Cajuns ought to put together for a heavy dose of the trio on Saturday.  

2. Louisiana Extensive Receiver Michael Jefferson vs. FSU Defensive Backs

Senior huge receiver Michael Jefferson has put collectively a strong yr for Louisiana. Jefferson has totaled 669 yards and 6 touchdowns on 39 receptions to this point and, the 6’4 receiver has been a dependable goal for QB Ben Woolridge. The Cellular, Alabama product has nearly double the variety of catches as the following main cross catcher for the Ragin’ Cajuns. 

I anticipate defensive backs Renardo Inexperienced, Jarrian Jones, and Omarion Cooper to all have their possibilities at defending Jefferson on the surface. The Seminoles’ secondary has been stout because the bye and can look to expound upon that this weekend.

3. Turnover Battle

When an opponent is outmatched and also you’re looking for methods for an upset, a key ingredient is the turnover battle. Louisiana should create turnovers and have just a few bounces go their option to have an opportunity Saturday. Fsu has turned the ball over a complete of 4 instances in three video games because the bye week and the group at the moment sits at twelve turnovers with a plus-one turnover margin. 

The Ragin’ Cajuns however have coughed the ball up 14 instances and have induced 21 turnovers in whole which brings them to a plus-seven turnover margin. Louisiana security Bralen Trahan has been a ballhawk this season with 4 interceptions to this point. If the Noles need to stop any potential for an upset to occur, defending the soccer can be key.

The Seminoles are heavy favorites to win Saturday and rightfully so. The enhancements throughout the board have been obvious and the group is taking part in at a excessive degree. FSU will look to increase its successful streak to 4 on Saturday and the next week rival Florida can be on the town for a Black Friday thriller in Tallahassee.

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