FSU football: Preview, prediction for Seminoles vs. Miami Hurricanes

Tyler Van Dyke is injured and his status is uncertain for Saturday's game against Florida State. Jake Garcia will start for Miami. Florida is 7.5-point favorite. The over/under for the game is 53. A victory for FSU would clinch a bowl berth. A win would also move the Seminoles closer to their first winning season since 2017.

FSU won last week's game against Georgia Tech. The Seminoles finished with a season-high 642 yards of offense. Quarterback Jordan Travis is ranked sixth among FBS quarterbacks. Treshaun Ward is back for the first time in two games. On the defensive side, Fabien Lovett returned and the Seminole defense limited GeorgiaTech to 66 rushing yards and 2.2 yards per carry.

FSU has struggled at forcing turnovers this season. Miami has gained 12 turnovers on the season and has a 92.2 PFF overall grade. The Hurricanes have a 86% conversion rate in the red zone. FSU has scored on 29 of its 38 red-zone trips. Miami's red area defense has allowed 22 scores on 28 drives. It is tied for 34th in PffF's overall rankings.

FSU Seminoles are trending in the right direction. Miami Hurricanes are struggling to find their offense. FSU should build an early first half lead and be in cruise control.

FSU football team is 5-3, 3-2 in the ACC and Miami is 4-4, 2- 2.

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