Wake Forest vs Florida State Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
The Florida State Seminoles are unbeaten through the month of September. Who would have figured?
Meanwhile, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1) hope to avoid a two-game losing streak.
This is a huge ACC game in Week 5 and a possible changing of the guards in the ACC power rankings. The college football odds list Florida State (4-0) as a touchdown favorite, which is a surprise given how these teams were viewed in the summer.
Let’s check the latest NCAAF odds, stats, injury reports, and NCAAF lines for Wake Forest vs Florida State.We’ve plenty of Vegas NCAAF odds for you to consider.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest led Clemson by seven points midway through the fourth quarter of an ACC Atlantic Division showdownin Week 4. The Demon Deacons were repeatedly attacking a vulnerable Clemson secondary with downfield passes.
Quarterback Sam Hartman was having a great game before Wake Forest started to run the ball more in the hope of milking the clock and keeping the ball away from a Clemson offense.
At the time, the Clemson offense was scoring a lot and applying plenty of pressure to the Demon Deacons’ defense, so the thinking and strategy made some sense.
However, it turned out to be wrong. Ball control was not the right way to attack Clemson’s defense late in the game. Scoring one more touchdown was the way for Wake to win.
The Demon Deacons slowed everything down and lost momentum on offense. Clemson was able to take them into overtime and win 51-45. Wake Forest Demon Deacons has to shrug off this painful loss and focus on Florida State.
Florida State Seminoles
Florida State crushed a bad Boston College 44-14 team in Week 4. Boston College is terrible, but good teams bring the hammer against bad opponents. Florida State Seminoles is doing everything it is supposed to do.
Ever since it escaped LSU due to a blocked extra point at the end of regulation, Florida State has become a better team. The Seminoles won on the road at Louisville, even though starting quarterback Jordan Travis was hurt.
Travis is back in the lineup now and the Seminoles are very confident about their season.
They know they can overcome all forms of adversity, something this team was unable to do in the past. Coach Mike Norvell is saving his job – he was on the hot seat at the start of the 2022 season.
Now his team is favored in the sportsbook against a good Wake Forest team. They’ve come a long way.
Wake Forest vs Florida State Injury Report
Wake Forest receiver Horatio Fields is out. Defensive back Coby Davis is out. Long snapper Jacob Zuhr is questionable.
Florida State offensive lineman Robert Scott Jr. is questionable with a knee injury. Defensive tackle Fabien Lovett is questionable for an undisclosed reason.
Wake Forest vs Florida State Head-to-Head
The teams met last year. Wake Forest won 35-14.
Wake Forest vs Florida State Game Information
- Game: Wake Forest vs Florida State
- Location: Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Fla.
- Day/Time: Saturday, Oct. 01 3:30 p.m. ET
- Wake Forest vs Florida State Live Stream: ESPN
Wake Forest vs Florida State Betting Lines
Wake Forest vs Florida State Prediction
The Seminoles are unbeaten, but Wake Forest has been a tough matchup for them in the recent past. Also, Wake must win this game to stay alive in the division championship race after falling to Clemson.
Many who bet online are surprised to see Wake Forest as a dog in this spot. They have a good chance to win this game outright, so take them with your college football picks.
