Thursday, October 30, 2014

Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in Louisville

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On Thursday night, the #2 Florida State Seminoles (7-0) will try to keep their undefeated streak intact when they take on the tough defense of the Louisville Cardinals (6-2). The Seminoles and the Cardinals are currently in first and third in the ACC Atlantic, respectively.

In their last game, Florida State was able to hold off Notre Dame on their final drive to pick up a 31-27 home win. The Seminoles only had 50 rushing yards in that game, but they did throw for 181 yards in the second half alone.

The Seminoles are currently 14th in the nation in passing with 316.7 passing yards per game. Sophomore quarterback Jameis Winston has thrown for 1,878 yards this season with 13 touchdown passes and six interceptions. Running back Karlos Williams has 378 rushing yards with seven touchdowns.

Louisville took care of the ball well in their game against NC State last week and came away with a 30-18 home win. They didn't turn the ball over in that win and they had 166 rushing yards.

Louisville's defense has only given up 14.6 points per game this season, which is fourth-best in the country right now. Quarterback Will Gardner has completed 57.5 percent of his passes for 1,151 yards, 11 touchdowns and just two interceptions this season. Running back Brandon Radcliff has 389 rushing yards with six scores and he has averaged 5.2 yards per carry.

Florida State Seminoles Betting Trends

Florida State Seminoles are 1-6-0 Against the Spread

Florida State Seminoles are 3-3-0 against the Over/Under

Louisville Cardinals Betting Trends

Louisville Cardinals are 5-3-0 Against the Spread

Louisville Cardinals are 0-7-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Florida State Seminoles

10/26/14 DL Demarcus Christmas Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Louisville
10/26/14 RB Mario Pender Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Louisville
10/26/14 2nd QB Sean Maguire Hand "?" Thursday vs. Louisville
10/05/14 C Austin Barron Arm out indefinitely
09/25/14 DT Nile Lawrence-Stample Pectoral out for season
08/28/14 LB Delvin Purifoy Leg out for season
08/16/14 WR Isaiah Jones Academics out for season

Louisville Cardinals

10/26/14 WR James Quick Ankle injured last game, probable Thursday vs. Florida State
10/26/14 LB Lorenzo Mauldin Hamstring injured last game, probable Thursday vs. Florida State
10/16/14 KR/RB Corvin Lamb ACL out for season
10/11/14 WR Cameron Polk Legal problems has been dismissed

Tony's Pick: Take Florida State

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