Florida St. Seminoles vs
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Florida State and Georgia Tech set to kick off college football season in Dublin, Ireland; Yellow Jackets favored to cover the spread

The college football season commences with the highly anticipated matchup between the 10th-ranked Florida State Seminoles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Dublin, Ireland. The game is set for Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET at Aviva Stadium. Florida State opened as the favorite with a spread of -12.5, but the current line stands at Florida State -10.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Seminoles -440 | Yellow Jackets +345
• Spread: Seminoles -10 (-110) | Yellow Jackets +10 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 55.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida St. will win straight-up is 81%.

Florida St. vs Georgia Tech Stats

Florida St. Seminoles

In his fourth season as head coach, Mike Norvell led Florida State to an impressive 13-1 record, going undefeated in the regular season and winning the ACC Championship. Despite being snubbed from the College Football Playoff, Norvell's team is poised for success in his fifth season. The Seminoles are favored to win the ACC Championship and have a good chance at making the newly-expanded CFP. Returning four starters on the offensive line and adding redshirt senior transfer DJ Uiagalelei at quarterback, Florida State's offense looks strong. The defense was also a standout last year, allowing only 19.8 points per game. With the same co-defensive coordinators returning, the team is looking forward to another successful season. Their power ranking is 13, with a strong offense averaging 34.57 points per game and a solid defense allowing 19.29 points per game.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Analysis

In his second full season as head coach, Brent Key looks to improve upon a 7-6 record with Georgia Tech. With Buster Faulkner returning as offensive coordinator and Tyler Santucci taking charge of the defense, the team is gearing up for the 2024 season. Haynes King will lead the offense as the dual-threat quarterback, supported by Jamal Haynes and emerging star Eric Singleton Jr. The defense, a weak point last season, will be a focal point for improvement under Santucci. With a flat win total of 5.0 games, the Yellow Jackets are priced at +7500 to win the ACC, currently ranking 72nd with the 43rd-ranked offense and 95th-ranked defense. Their upcoming matchup against Florida State will be an interesting one to watch.

Georgia Tech favored to cover the spread in Saturday's ACC opener against Florida State

Football season has returned, and it's time to consider making some strategic bets for the upcoming Saturday ACC opener in Dublin. For this particular game, I recommend taking the points with Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets are poised for success against a Florida State team that has undergone significant changes due to high player turnover. With the Seminoles losing 10 of their top 13 players from last season, this may be an opportune moment to capitalize on their potential vulnerabilities. While Florida State could still emerge victorious, Georgia Tech's strong offensive lineup, including their top passer, rusher, and receiver returning, gives them a competitive edge in keeping the game within a 10-point margin. This neutral-site matchup presents a promising opportunity for Brent Key and his team to put up a good fight.

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