Saturday, October 18, 2014

Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee

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On Saturday night, the #5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-0) will go up against the #1 Florida State Seminoles (6-0) in a game that will feature two of the better defenses in the country.

Over the weekend, Notre Dame had to fight to keep its perfect record intact by eventually beating North Carolina 50-43 at home. They were able to put up 519 total yards in that win, which included 219 rushing yards.

The Fighting Irish are passing for 280.5 yards per game this season and their defense is only giving up 17.2 points per game to their opponents. Quarterback Everett Golson has 1,683 passing yards this season with 16 touchdowns and just four interceptions. Running back Tarean Folston has 263 rushing yards, 128 receiving yards and three total touchdowns.

Florida State stayed undefeated by putting up 482 yards of offense against Syracuse on Saturday and they pulled off a 38-20 victory. They had 317 passing yards in that win while their defense was able to force three Syracuse turnovers.

The Seminoles have been able to score 39 points per game through their first six games and are only giving up 20.7 points per game. Running back Karlos Williams has 353 yards with five touchdowns and has averaged 4.8 yards per carry this season. Quarterback Jameis Winston has completed 70 percent of his passes for 1,605 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Trends

Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 4-2-0 Against the Spread

Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 2-4-0 against the Over/Under

Florida State Seminoles Betting Trends

Florida State Seminoles are 1-5-0 Against the Spread

Florida State Seminoles are 3-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

10/10/14 DB KeiVarae Russell Academics out for season
09/15/14 DB Nicky Baratti Shoulder out for season
09/07/14 LB Jarrett Grace Leg out indefinitely
08/30/14 DB Austin Collinsworth Knee out indefinitely
08/19/14 LB Ishaq Williams Academics out indefinitely
08/16/14 WR DaVaris Daniels Academics out indefinitely
08/16/14 LB Kendall Moore Academics out indefinitely

Florida State Seminoles

10/13/14 QB Jameis Winston Disciplinary probable Saturday vs. Notre Dame
10/13/14 RB Karlos Williams Ankle is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Notre Dame
10/13/14 LB Matthew Thomas Suspension Served is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Notre Dame
10/12/14 DL Demarcus Christmas Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Notre Dame
10/12/14 RB Mario Pender Ankle injured last game, probable Saturday vs. Notre Dame
10/12/14 DB Trey Marshall Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Notre Dame
10/06/14 2nd QB Sean Maguire Hand out indefinitely
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

Guy's Pick: Take ND

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