Florida State vs. Wake Forest football preview, prediction

Florida State is favored by 73.4%.

Sam Hartman passed for over 300 yards and 6 touchdowns against Clemson last week. Florida State's secondary hasn't faced a quarterback of Hart's ability or his receivers' consistency.

Wake's defense is 79th in the country, but it allowed DJ Uiagalelei to pass for 370 yards and 5 scores on their home turf. Now it faces a Seminole offense that is 1st in ACC in total offense, rushing offense and pass yards per completion.

Jordan Travis is a gifted quarterback. Florida State is one of college football's premier running teams. Wake Forest is 76th against the run and vulnerable in the red zone.

Wake Forest has scored 40-plus points in 19 of its last 40 games. Florida State is No. 1 in the ACC in pass defense (165.8 ypg). Hartman is 1st nationally with 26 pts responsible for per game. The Seminoles are 30-8-1 all-time against Wake.

Florida State is the best rushing team in the ACC. Sam Hartman will keep Florida State's back seven from getting to him. Wake Forest will be able to keep the game all day.

College Football HQ predicts Florida State will beat Wake Forest 37-35.