Memphis Tigers (2-0) vs. Florida State Seminoles (0-2)
September 14, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Florida State Seminoles -7.5 / Memphis Tigers +7.5; Over/Under: +52.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Florida State vs Memphis prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 14th at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup.
Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview
The Florida State Seminoles are 0-2 (0-2) this year after they lost to Boston College by a score of 28-13 in their last game. Florida State trailed 14-6 at halftime, but they did cut the deficit to 21-13 in the third quarter, before not scoring again. The Seminoles were outgained by a total of 369-293, turned the ball over once, and went 3-14 on third down in the loss. DJ Uiagalelei threw for 272 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Kentron Poitier caught three passes for 79 yards and one score.
Florida State lost to Georgia Tech by a score of 24-21 in week 0 and they have been very disappointing to start this season. The FSU offense has scored 17 points per game with 232.5 passing yards and 59.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 26 points per game this season. The Seminoles have gone 30.8% on third down and 3-6 on fourth down so far this year. DJ Uiagalelei has completed 58% of his passes for 465 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Roydell Williams has rushed for 48 yards and one score.
Memphis Tigers Betting Preview
The Memphis Tigers are 2-0 this season after they defeated Troy by a score of 38-17 in their last game. Memphis was tied at seven in the second quarter, but they scored the next 24 points to pull away for the victory. The Tigers outgained Troy by a total of 372-251, forced one turnover, and went 4-8 on third down in the game. Seth Henigan threw for 161 yards and one touchdown, while Mario Anderson rushed for 125 yards and two scores on 17 carries.
Memphis defeated North Alabama by a score of 40-0 in week one, so the offense has impressed early in the season. The Memphis offense has scored 42 points per game with 234.5 passing yards and 135 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 8.5 points per game this season. The Tigers have gone 52.6% on third down and have not had a fourth down attempt yet. Seth Henigan has completed 70% of his passes for 469 yards and three touchdowns, while Mario Anderson has rushed for 171 yards and four scores.
Florida State vs Memphis Prediction
Florida State has been a huge disappointment to start this season and they have a huge hill to climb if they want to make the ACC Title game. The Seminoles finally get to play a non-conference game, but it just happens to be against one of the better groups of five teams.
Memphis has a very good offensive attack and while FSU has dropped their first two games, I think they will bounce back here. Florida State will have the home-field advantage and I think they will come out very strong to remind everyone that they are still Florida State. Take the Seminoles to pull away in the second half.
