Florida State Seminoles: ACC Atlantic preview
The Florida State Seminoles have been going downhill since 2016 when they finished #8 and 10-3 under Jimbo Fisher and RB Dalvin Cook. The offensive line has been a major issue for years now. Head coach Mike Norvell hopes to flip the script in Year 2 but it could be a long process.
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2021-2022 ACC Atlantic preview: Florida State Seminoles
Florida State's strength: Florida State gets back three of their top tackling LB, but Emmett Rice has a leg injury. LB Stephen Dix is an up-and-comer playing in the middle and a strong tackler. Amari Gainer led the team with 65 tackles last season.
Florida State's weakness: In general, everything else is a weak point on the roster. The passing attack was one of the worst, partly due to the OL. OB McKenzie Milton is rehabbing a leg injury and Jordan Travis is more of a runner than a successful passer. The defense was last in the ACC in sacks and allowed 36 points per game. They also lost several key secondary players.
Florida State Seminoles Key Players: Offense
RB: Jashaun Corbin - The 6-foot, 215 pound WR transfered from Texas A&M. He's a decent receiver out of the backfield with 19 catches for 115 last year. He led Florida State with 401 rushing yards and five TDs. It wasn't a stellar season but it's the best they got and they need to see him improve even more to have a fighting shot at having a better season.
QB: McKenzie Milton - The former UCF star suffered a horrific leg injury and might not be the same mobile QB when (or if) he returns. If he can lean more on his passing ability, the Seminoles could have a decent season.
Florida State Seminoles Key Players: Defense
LB: Amari Gainer - He could become an All-ACC talent as a very versatile star. He's been able to move all around the field to maximize his production. Gainer will be one of the leaders of the defense.
DE: Jermaine Johnson - The team's pressure off the edge is non-existent and the Seminoles need to have someone get to the QB. He had 7.5 sacks with Georgia and should be Florida State's sack leader.
2021-2022 Florida State Seminoles ACC schedule
Week 1: Sunday, September 5, vs Notre Dame
Week 2: Saturday, September 11, vs Jacksonville State
Week 3: Saturday, September 18, at Wake Forest
Week 4: Saturday, September 25, vs Louisville
Week 5: Saturday, October 2, vs Syracuse
Week 6: Saturday, October 9, at North Carolina
Week 7: Saturday, October 23, vs UMass
Week 8: Saturday, October 30, at Clemson
Week 9: Saturday, November 6, vs NC State
Week 10: Saturday, November 13, vs Miami
Week 11: Saturday, November 20, at Boston College
Week 12: Saturday, November 27, at Florida
2021-2022 Florida State Seminoles ACC prediction ( 5-7, 2-6 ACC)
Florida State loses right off the bat to Notre Dame and then gets a win against Jacksonville State. They then go on a four-game losing streak and finish the season with a win over Florida. Five wins is generous considering the roster and all the question marks.
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