Florida State Continues to Impress; the Seminoles have been on a remarkable winning streak, achieving a 6-0 record with a 4-0 standing in the ACC. This is the first time they’ve seen such success since 2015. Their 12-game winning streak is the ACC’s longest active streak and the second longest in conference history, closely trailing the Seminoles’ 17-game record between 2012 and 2014.
Additionally, Florida State recently secured a spot in the AP Top 25 for the seventh consecutive week, marking their longest streak since the 2013-14 seasons. They’re starting to resemble the formidable force they were in 2014 when they reached the College Football Playoff (CFP) and in 2013 when they won the national championship. A win against Duke would further solidify their comeback.
Duke’s Dominant Defense: Duke boasts one of the nation’s top defenses, ranking first in the ACC and fourth nationwide for scoring defense, allowing a mere 9.83 points per game. They are one of just 16 teams in the country giving up less than 300 yards per game. Their secondary, reinforced by talents acquired through the transfer portal, such as Myles Jones from Texas A&M and Al Blades Jr. from Miami, has been a key strength.
Along with a relentless defensive front, they have created havoc for opposing quarterbacks, making them the second-best pass efficiency defense in the country, second only to Penn State. Although Duke’s defense takes the spotlight, they are a well-balanced team, being the sole ACC team averaging over 30 points per game while allowing less than 15 points per game on the defensive end.
Jordan Travis’ Record-Breaking Feats: Despite starting his career at a different school, Jordan Travis has already left his mark in the Florida State record books. He holds the top position in career touchdown responsibility (87), career rushing yards for a quarterback (1,848), and rushing touchdowns for a quarterback (28). In the upcoming high-profile matchup against Duke, Travis has the opportunity to establish more records and climb in other crucial categories. He is just 255 yards away from seizing the number one spot in career total offense, with his impressive average of 266 total offensive yards per game, making it a plausible feat.
How to Watch Florida State vs. Duke Live
– Date: Saturday, October 21
– Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
– Location: Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida
– TV: ABC
– Live Stream: FuboTV (Try for free)
Prediction and Picks for Florida State vs. Duke
Florida State faces its most formidable defensive challenge since taking on Clemson, where they managed to hold their ground until overtime. Duke possesses the defensive prowess to disrupt Jordan Travis’ rhythm, ensuring a closely contested match. However, the Seminoles have an X-factor in Keon Coleman that should allow them to avoid an outright upset. Prediction: Duke +14
