Florida State vs. Louisville Prediction: Atlantic Division Foes Eye First ACC Win

Florida State is looking to start 3-0 in the ACC. The Seminoles beat LSU by one point. Louisville beat UCF 20-14 last week. Since the Cardinals joined the league in 2014, they have split eight meetings with the Seminole.

Florida State is looking for their first ACC win at Louisville.

Florida State is the team that won the last game against Louisville. The Seminoles lost 31-23 at home last season. Florida State's offense is led by quarterback Jordan Travis. Louisville's defense is solid after a rough start. Louisville is last in the ACC against the run and in yards per carry. It's also last against passing. Its secondary is a strength. Kenderick Duncan is leading tackler. He's already got 17. Jarvis Brownlee has only one interception. FSU is playing without injured players.

Louisville's offense has struggled through two games. Florida State's defensive line has been effective. Special teams play has also been a bright spot for the Noles. Florida won the season-opening game against LSU. Louisville won last season's game. The Cardinals are last in the ACC with 13.5 points per game, while Florida is second with 14.7. They have a better rushing offense with Tiyon Evans. Their quarterback Malik Cunningham has a lot of mobility. He has already eclipsed 100 yards rushing in last week's win over UCF. His team has good secondary with Jammie Robinson, Greedy Vance and Renardo Green.

Florida State is 2-0 for the first time since 2016. The Seminoles have had an extra week to prepare. They need to contain Cunningham and make him beat them as a passer.

Florida State and Louisville are Atlantic Division rivals. Florida State is favored to win 26-20.