North Carolina vs Florida State Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024

By: Dylan Hellebrand |

Last Updated: 10/27/2024 at 8:49 PM ET

North Carolina at Florida State 11/02/24 - College Football Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 11/2/2024, 7:30 PM UTC
Latest Odds: UNC -2.5 ; O/U 50

North Carolina vs Florida State Prediction

On Saturday, the North Carolina Tar Heels (4-4) face off against the Florida State Seminoles (1-7) at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. Get the rest of our free college football picks here!

Florida State comes into this matchup on a four-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a disappointing 36-14 defeat to the 6th ranked Miami Hurricanes, Florida State's quarterback, Luke Kromenhoek, completed only 6 out of 14 pass attempts, totaling 61 yards. This season, DJ Uiagalelei, another quarterback for the Seminoles, has accumulated 1,065 passing yards. Meanwhile, their running back, Lawrance Toafili, has contributed 279 yards on the ground. Wide receiver Ja’Khi Douglas has been a standout in the passing game with 383 receiving yards this season. Over their last five matchups, Florida State's defense has struggled, giving up an average of 27.8 points per game. As a result, they find themselves near the bottom of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, just above last place. At the start of the season, the Seminoles were optimistic, earning a 10th place ranking in the AP Poll, but their performance has taken a turn for the worse. Now, they aim to rediscover their form on home field. Currently, Florida State is managing an average of only 14.9 points per game, highlighting their difficulties on offense.

North Carolina enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped four of their last five games. In their impressive 41-14 victory against Virginia, the Tar Heels were led by quarterback Jacolby Criswell, who completed 19 of his 30 pass attempts, amassing 293 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Over the course of the season, Criswell has accumulated 1,660 passing yards. Supporting the offense, running back Omarion Hampton has contributed significantly with 1,006 rushing yards so far. Additionally, wide receiver J.J. Jones has played a key role in the receiving game, recording 493 yards. Defensively, North Carolina has struggled, giving up an average of 36 points per game over their last five matchups, placing them near the bottom of the standings in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Fortunately, they recently broke a losing streak and are eager to improve their overall win-loss record to above .500 as they prepare for their upcoming game in Tallahassee. The team averages 33.9 points per game this season, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

North Carolina vs Florida State Pick Analysis

Florida State has experienced a disappointing season. They began the year highly ranked 10th, but have managed to win just a single game. In conference play, the Seminoles have struggled significantly, losing six out of their seven matchups. Similarly, North Carolina has faced challenges, losing three of its last four conference games. As they prepare to face North Carolina, Florida State’s defense is eager to improve their performance and will focus on restricting North Carolina’s offensive efforts in any way possible. Final Score Prediction, North Carolina Tar Heels win and cover the spread, 30-27.

Our Free NCAA Football Pick for Florida State vs North Carolina

North Carolina Tar Heels -2.5

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