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Florida State vs North Carolina Prediction 11-2-24 College Football Picks

North Carolina Tar Heels (4-4) vs. Florida State Seminoles (1-7)
November 2, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Florida State Seminoles +2.5; Over/Under: 50.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Florida State vs North Carolina Prediction for this College Football Week 10 game on Saturday, November 2nd, at Doak Campbell Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a Florida State Seminoles and North Carolina Tar Heels pick.

Has North Carolina Figured it Out?

North Carolina sits with a 4-4 record overall, and they were coming off an impressive victory in the last game. North Carolina scored 41 points against Virginia while the defense gave up only 14 points and they ended up winning by ease. Jacolby Criswell completed 19 of his 30 passes for 293 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Omarion Hampton finished with 26 carries for 105 yards and two touchdowns. 

North Carolina on the season is averaging 33.88 points, while their defense is giving up 28.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league, while the defense is ranked 95th in college football. North Carolina will face Wake Forest, Boston College, and NC State following this game.

Florida State is Awful

Florida State sits with a 1-7 record overall, and it’s amazing how shockingly bad they are. In the last game against Miami, Florida State scored only 14 points, and they ended up losing by 22 points. One issue for Florida State is they can’t seem to find a quarterback to lead their offense. Luke Kromenhoek completed 6 of his 14 passes for 61 yards. Brock Glenn completed 5 of his 18 passes for 54 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. 

Florida State overall this season is averaging 14.88 points, while their defense is giving up 26.38 points per game. The offense is ranked 133rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 82nd in the league. 

Matchup/League Facts

  • Florida State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (26.4).
  • Florida State ranks 131st among FBS teams for yards per game this season (272.5).
  • North Carolina ranks 110th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (8.3).
  • North Carolina ranks T110th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (90.3).

Florida State vs North Carolina Prediction

Yes, North Carolina is inconsistent, but they at least have a quarterback right now who can lead the offense. Florida State is averaging only 14.88 points per game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. North Carolina is averaging 33.88 points, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This game is going to get out of control early. Back North Carolina against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: North Carolina Football -2.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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