Florida State football is set to face North Carolina at 3:30 PM EST on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium, hoping to find some positive momentum in what has been a challenging season with a 1-7 record.
The Seminoles’ season has been filled with tough losses, leading many fans to call for a shift toward younger players, though this has not yet changed their fortunes. This season has been a stark contrast to 2023, when Florida State went undefeated in the regular season and captured a conference title.
Florida State’s offense has struggled significantly, scoring over 21 points only once, in their season opener against Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland. Head coach Mike Norvell, previously known for his offensive expertise, has been unable to find success with quarterbacks DJ Uiagalelei, Brock Glenn, or Luke Kromenhoek. Some fans question if Norvell’s offensive success depended largely on Jordan Travis.
Meanwhile, North Carolina has had an inconsistent season, showing weaknesses, especially on defense. For example, they allowed 70 points to James Madison, which might give Seminole fans hope that their team could score more than 20 points.
Florida State aims to prevent North Carolina head coach Mack Brown from claiming his first win against the Seminoles. This year has been historic for Florida State, but in a negative sense: they hold their worst record since the 1970s, suffered their first loss to Duke, and now face the possibility of giving Brown his first victory over them.
The ChopChat staff shared their predictions:
– Taylor Devers: 27-20 UNC
– Kelvin Hunt: 24-20 FSU
Although they differ on the outcome, there’s a hope that perhaps a little reverse psychology might bring Florida State a much-needed win on Saturday.
