Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines for Florida vs. Florida State

The Florida State season started badly, kept getting worse, and finally had a little bit of happiness when they beat poor Charleston Southern from the FCS.

Florida would still be hurt, but beating them would not make up for it. The program would love to find a way to use this as a tone-setter.

Also, Florida has completely changed the story of the program by beating LSU and Ole Miss in the last two weeks, ending both of their seasons.

Everything around Billy Napier was on fire, but now it has a chance to finish the season with eight wins if it wins this game and the bowl game.

Florida vs Florida State: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
How To Watch: ESPN2
Venue: Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL
Teams: Florida State (2-9), Florida (6-5)

Why Florida Will Win

The Gators’ defense needs to step up right away. The last few weeks have been rough with Georgia, Texas, LSU, and Ole Miss all having great offenses. But Florida State’s is nothing like those four.

The Seminoles’ passing game finally got better in last week’s win over the Paycheck Game, but that will not last. Right now, if you want to beat Florida, you need to pass for at least 250 yards and preferably 300. Your running game also needs to be able to gain 200 yards.

That is not going to happen, but

Why Florida State Will Win

Do not give each other pats on the back just yet for Florida’s win. There was a lot of energy at home for both games, but it will not be there for this one.

The front line of defense for Florida State should be tough, especially against the run. If you can keep the Gators from gaining more than 4 yards per carry, this game should last at least an hour.

DJ Lagway, the quarterback for Florida, will take a few deep shots, but the offense needs to get going early and do SOMETHING.

Florida vs Florida State: Who Will Win?

Florida State does not make you take away. It had three so far this year before getting two last week against Charleston Southern. Florida is not going to help; it has been pretty good lately at not making big mistakes.

There will be a big push from Florida State, and it will look like things might work the way they are supposed to. Then… the passing game.

Both offense and defense for the Noles are terrible on third downs, but it is the offense that fails when there is a chance to get going.