Florida State vs Notre Dame Picks and Prediction – 11/10/2024

The Florida State Seminoles (1-8) face a tough challenge as they visit the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-1). Florida State is looking to snap a five-game losing streak after a 35-11 defeat to UNC, while Notre Dame comes off a dominant 51-14 victory over Navy, highlighting a strong season. Dominate the college scene with our College Football picks.

Florida State’s offense has struggled, with quarterback DJ Uiagalelei throwing for 1,065 yards, four touchdowns, and six interceptions. Running back Lawrance Toafili has managed 303 rushing yards and two touchdowns, but the ground game has lacked consistency. Receiver Ja'Khi Douglas leads with 404 receiving yards and three touchdowns, but the Seminoles average only 17.5 points per game, making it hard to compete against stronger opponents.

Defensively, the Seminoles have been overmatched. Shyheim Brown leads with 61 tackles, and Edwin Joseph has the team’s sole interception. The Seminoles allow 32.6 points per game, struggling especially against potent rushing teams. They’ll need an all-around effort to contain Notre Dame’s well-rounded offense and limit big plays, a tall order given recent performances.

Notre Dame’s offense has been efficient, led by quarterback Riley Leonard, who’s thrown for 1,360 yards and eight touchdowns. The ground game, led by Jeremiyah Love with 564 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, powers a unit averaging 35.1 points per game. With Beaux Collins adding 359 receiving yards, the Irish pose a balanced threat that Florida State may struggle to contain.

On defense, Notre Dame allows just 13.8 points per game. Jack Kiser leads with 43 tackles, and Xavier Watts has three interceptions. This disciplined unit will look to pressure Uiagalelei, creating turnovers and controlling Florida State's struggling offense to maintain dominance at home.

Notre Dame’s balanced offense and solid defense make them heavy favorites. Expect the Fighting Irish to control the game throughout. Final Score Prediction: Notre Dame Fighting Irish win 42-10.