Florida State vs Duke Picks and Prediction – 10/18/2024

The Friday college football schedule will kick off with a matchup between the Florida State Seminoles and the Duke Blue Devils from Wallace Wade Stadium. Make sure you are ready for all the football action with our college football picks. The Seminoles (1-5) have been the most disappointing team in the country and are averaging a measly 15.2 points per game. Last time out, Florida State trailed by 17 points after one quarter and could never recover during a 29-13 home loss versus 15th ranked Clemson. 

Florida State finally got on the scoreboard four minutes into the second quarter with a 13-yard touchdown reception by Amaree Williams. Brock Glenn threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns for the Seminoles, who were outgained by an embarrassing 500-250 margin. 

The Duke Blue Devils have split their first two ACC Conference games and are off to a surprising start for first year head coach Manny Diaz. The Blue Devils (5-1) rank second in the conference in total defense and are allowing just 17.5 points per contest. In their last game, Duke was outscored by 14 points during the fourth quarter of a 24-14 road loss against Georgia Tech. 

Duke erased a 10-0 deficit late in the second quarter with a 20-yard touchdown strike from Malik Murphy to Eli Pancol. Murphy found Sahmir Hagans for a 65-yard touchdown pass to give the Blue Devils a 14-10 advantage. Duke surrendered 245 rushing yards and converted just three of 11 third down attempts.

Florida State QB D.J. Uiagalelei underwent surgery to repair a throwing hand injury and will be out of the next several weeks. These two teams rank in the bottom four of the conference in total offense, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on Florida State to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Florida State Seminoles win 21-17.