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With No. 6 Miami boasting a 7-0 (3-0 ACC) record and a Heisman Trophy candidate in quarterback Cam Ward, it would be a tall task for Florida State in a normal year — in 2024, with FSU fielding one of the country’s worst offenses as the defense still tries to acclimate, it’ll be a major challenge avoiding a repeat of 2020’s matchup, when Miami scored the most points in series history en route to a 42-point win of its own (52-10).

The Florida State Seminoles are just weeks away from tipping off their 2024-25 basketball season, looking to continue an upward trajectory after a major year-to-year jump from 2022-2023 (205th to 79th in KenPom).

While Duke wasn’t given much credit for its 5-0 start, failing to crack the Top 25, the team still has a chance to snap the program’s always-beaten streak against Florida State

October is here, and for the fifth time in the last seven years, Florida State’s season is basically over. What does that mean for us? It’s time to hate, hate, hate and roll in some schadenfreude as the rest of the year unfolds.

To say the least, the first month of the 2024 season was rough for the Florida State Seminoles (1-4, 1-3 ACC). And now, to start off October, FSU will face off against its first ranked opponent of the season — the No. 15 Clemson Tigers (4-1, 2-0 ACC). After a disappointing showing vs. the Georgia Bulldogs to open the year, Clemson has bounced back to put its season on track and enters into the matchup vs. the Seminoles as 14.5-point favorites (per FanDuel). The offense is anchored by junior quarterback Cade Klubnik, who has shown significant growth this season, and is supported by a powerful rushing attack led by Phil Mafah, averaging 8 yards per carry. On defense, Clemson’s front seven is as dangerous as ever, led by defensive end TJ Parker, who already has three sacks this season. The linebacker duo of Wade Woodaz and Barrett Carter brings experience and athleticism, while the secondary, led by safety RJ Mickens, has only allowed five touchdowns all season. What will the Tigers be bringing to the table when they make the trek to Tallahassee? On this episode of the Line of Scrimmage podcast, we’re joined by Matt Goldin of our SB Nation sister site Shakin’ the Southland to get the breakdown on Clemson, including: Clemson’s transfer portal approach Klubnik’s growth this season Tigers rushing attack Clemson’s receiver group Why the Tigers’ linebackers have excelled How the secondary has fared Game prediction

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Florida State (1-3, 1-2 ACC) will once again serve as an opponent’s first-ever ACC matchup, this time doing so on the road vs. the SMU Mustangs. SMU (3-1) heads into the game having bounced back from a close loss to No. 22 BYU with a dominant 66-42 win over the TCU Horned Frogs. The Mustangs, who ponied up plenty of cash to be able to prove themselves as worthy of power conference status, will be looking to make a statement in a primetime matchup (8 p.m. ET, ACC Network).

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After a bye week, the team that stands in the Seminoles’ way of turning their season around is head coach Mike Norvell’s former squad — the Memphis Tigers (2-0).

An SEC sleeper in Tennessee travels to Charlotte to take on NC State. We’ve got a couple Group of 5 playoff hopefuls heading to some serious power five schools — Clemson and Oregon — looking to get a gold star on their resume. We’ve got another in Tulane hosting a Power Four conference title contender in Kansas State. Deion and Colorado face freshman phenom Dylan Raiola and Nebraska. It’s a doozy.

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A historic trip to Ireland to play Florida State’s first-ever international game ended in embarrassing fashion, with the Seminoles having been upset on a last-second field goal with plenty of televisions around the country tuned in. It’s safe to assume a good bulk of the homes in Massachusetts were also set to ESPN last Saturday, with the Boston College Eagles now looking to join the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets as early-season spoilers. What will the Seminoles be facing when Boston College makes the trek down to Tallahassee?

The Jackets finished their 2023 season with a 7-6 record and a win in the Gasparilla Bowl. Georgia Tech’s program appears to be headed in a new direction under the leadership of head coach Brent Key. The Ramblin’ Wreck was able to hold onto several key players in the offseason and returns much of their offense. The defense is not as assured with several key spots being filled by new faces in Atlanta.

an Clemson’s unique approach to roster construction and another year with Garrett Riley calling plays put them back in the ACC’s pole position? Are Georgia Tech or Louisville ready to take another step forward or slide back to the pack? What can Cal, Stanford and SMU bring to the conference race? Miami has a roster ready to contend for a playoff spot, but can they overcome their head coach’s in-game blunders and deliver on the hype? Will FSU’s remade offense deliver often enough to repeat as ACC champions? Can NC State and Virginia Tech make dark horse runs to have their name called on Selection Sunday?

A dive into the second half of the Big Ten alphabetically — Ohio State through Wisconsin. Can Ryan Day get back over the Michigan hurdle and deliver on an aggressive offseason for Ohio State? Can Oregon make a splash in their first season in the Big Ten after a busy offseason as well? Will Penn State shake their big game blues? Can Washington and USC keep the momentum from recent seasons going with serious turnover?

A deep look into the first half of the Big Ten alphabetically — Illinois through Northwestern. Can Michigan weather the loss of Jim Harbaugh, Blake Corum and J.J. McCarthy through a tumultuous offseason to make the College Football Playoff once again? Can Nebraska turnaround their close losses from a year ago and be a dark horse for the Big Ten title game?

On today’s preview of the SEC, they take a deep look into the second eight SEC schools alphabetically — Missouri through Vanderbilt. Can Missouri or Tennessee make a run at their first College Football Playoff bids? How will Texas and Oklahoma adjust to life after being the big fish in the Big 12 for so long? Can Texas A&M be a surprise SEC Championship Game contender post-Jimbo Fisher? Are Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss ready make their first trip to Atlanta?

On today’s preview of the SEC, they take a deep look into the first eight SEC schools alphabetically — Alabama through Mississippi State. Are the Crimson Tide capable of staying on top of the college football landscape post-Nick Saban? Can anybody slow down Georgia’s dominant run as the new premier program in the SEC? Is LSU capable of replacing a Heisman-winning offense and elevating a below average defense to title level? And what can Billy Napier do to make it through Florida’s daunting schedule?