FSU vs. Ole Miss Prediction, Game Preview
FSU vs. Ole Miss prediction and game preview for the opening weekend matchup between the Seminoles and Rebels. FSU vs. Ole Miss Prediction Broadcast Info
FSU vs. Ole Miss prediction and game preview for the opening weekend matchup between the Seminoles and Rebels.
FSU vs. Ole Miss Prediction
Broadcast Info
Date: Monday, September 5
Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL
Television: ESPN
FSU vs. Ole Miss Storylines
A long offseason full of bad headlines finally comes to an end for Ole Miss and head coach Hugh Freeze, while FSU begins the season with an eye directly on a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Heisman Trophy candidate Dalvin Cook might get all the headlines for the Seminoles, but quarterback Deondre Francois is ready for the bright lights, with Travis Rudolph and Kermit Whitfield providing explosive targets. Stopping Cook will definitely be a point of emphasis for the Rebels, and defensive end Marquis Haynes will look to do that while also putting pressure on Francois.
Ole Miss has the luxury of Chad Kelly returning at quarterback, albeit behind a brand new offensive line – all five starters from last season are gone – must do its best to give Kelly time to find wide receivers Damore’ea Stringfellow and Quincy Adeboyejo for the offense to be effective. Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker will try to provide headaches for the Rebels offensive line, while budding superstar linebacker Ro’Derrick Hoskins will be all over the field making plays.
Statistics reflect the 2015 college football season.
FSU Offensive Stats
Passing Offense: 255.8 ypg (No. 38 in the nation)
Rushing Offense: 168.23 ypg (No. 69 in the nation)
Total Offense: 424.0 ypg (No. 51 in the nation)
Scoring Offense: 31.7 ppg (No. 47 in the nation)
Ole Miss Offensive Stats
Passing Offense: 334.7 ypg (No. 10 in the nation)
Rushing Offense: 183.08 ypg (No. 45 in the nation)
Total Offense: 517.8 ypg (No. 10 in the nation)
Scoring Offense: 40.8 ppg (No. 8 in the nation)
FSU Defensive Stats
Passing Defense: 191.6 ypg (No. 21 in the nation)
Rushing Defense: 145.31 ypg (No. 37 in the nation)
Total Defense: 336.9 ypg (No. 19 in the nation)
Scoring Defense: 17.5 ppg (No. 9 in the nation)
Turnover Margin: 0.00 tpg (No. 66 in the nation)
Ole Miss Defensive Stats
Passing Defense: 258.8 ypg (No. 105 in the nation)
Rushing Defense: 127.08 ypg (No. 23 in the nation)
Total Defense: 385.8 ypg (No. 54 in the nation)
Scoring Defense: 22.6 ppg (No. 32 in the nation)
Turnover Margin: 0.00 tpg (No. 66 in the nation)
FSU vs. Ole Miss Betting Odds
Spread: FSU -4.5
Over/Under: 57
FSU vs. Ole Miss Prediction
Kelly is a special quarterback, and Ole Miss is talented at a lot of spots, but this Florida State team has the chance to be special. In a semi-home game down in Orlando, FSU gets the victory and opens some eyes.
Final Score Prediction For FSU vs. Ole Miss: FSU 31, Ole Miss 24
