FSU football: Miami game gives Seminoles another opportunity to show growth

The last time Florida State played at Miami, the Hurricanes won 52-10. Mike Norvell was one game removed from his debut as FSU's coach. The Seminoles are 7.5-point favorites against the underwhelming Hurricanes. They play at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday (TV: ABC). Florida and Miami have a storied rivalry. The game is a measuring stick for both programs. It led to FFSU firing Willie Taggart in 2019 and to Miami firing Manny Diaz last season. Florida is 5-3, 3-2 in the ACC and the game starts at 8:00 p.,m., on ABC.

Tyler Van Dyke, Ryan Garcia and Jacurri Brown are the only quarterbacks that coach Mario Cristobal is preparing to play. Miami ranks poorly on offense and defense. The secondary is Miami's weakness. The defense is ranked No. 100. Kevin Steele is the defensive coordinator. He has been in the game for a long time. His team has the worst pass-efficiency defense on the Seminoles' schedule. They allow 140.86 rating on average. It's because Steele has a good defensive scheme. Florida State is playing Miami on Saturday. it's a game of growth for the team.

Fabian Lovett played against Georgia Tech in his first game since September 4. Treshaun Ward is injured but should be available this week. Jazston Turnetine permanently left the game with an undisclosed injury. Utility lineman Darius Washington replaced him.

FSU football team is 5-3 and 3-2 in the ACC. Miami team's record is 4-4 and 2- 2 in ACC, while FSU's is 6-1 and 5th in league.

FSU plays Miami. Live game updates are available on www.tallahassee.com, @CarterKarels on Twitter and @Ehsan_Kassim on twitter.

FSU plays Miami on Saturday.