The Everett Golson era officially gets underway when Florida State faces off against Texas State at home to open the 2015 season. There are a lot of unknowns with this Seminoles team, which the world will get its first peek at on Saturday. Below is the FSU vs. Texas State prediction and preview.

FSU vs. Texas State Prediciton & Preview

Broadcast

Date: Saturday, September 5
Game Time: 8:00 ET
Network: ESPNEWS
Venue: Doak Campbell Stadium

Why You Need To Car

Life without Jameis Winston begins in Tallahassee as Florida State takes aim at its fourth ACC championship in a row. It’s been another turbulent offseason for the Seminoles who are working to remain the team to beat in the conference, despite the losses of so many central figures on offense. After knocking on the postseason door the past two seasons, Texas State wants to break it down this year for Dennis Franchione.

Why Texas State Will Win

While FSU is still finding its way on offense, the Bobcats figure to have one of the Sun Belt’s most potent attacks in 2015. Texas State has a decent offensive front wall, and will once again achieve balance behind the passing of QB Tyler Jones and the consistent running of senior Robert Lowe.

Why FSU Will Win

As the Noles figure out the offense in September, the defense will carry a bigger load. Florida State has too much speed for Texas State, with LB Terrance Smith and CB Jalen Ramsey flying around the field. Ramsey headlines a very talented defensive backfield that will generate multiple turnovers on Saturday night.

Player Who Matters

Welcome to the Everett Golson era after fending off holdover Sean Maguire. With star RB Dalvin Cook likely a little rusty after spending much of the past few months sidestepping legal troubles, it’ll be on Golson to be the guy who has to step in and shine for Jameis. He has the skills, and he has the experience. Now he has to be the new main man and make the offense him.

What’s Going To Happen?

The curtain finally gets pulled back on Florida State, which is somewhat of a mystery entering 2015. There are so many question marks, in the backfield and along both lines. The Noles will out talent the Bobcats here, but the stabilizing must continue before ACC play starts.

FSU vs. Texas State Score Prediction

It’s that time, folks. The FSU vs. Texas State prediciton is …

FSU 42, Texas State 17

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