Saturday, November 8, 2014

Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee

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On Saturday night, the Virginia Cavaliers (4-5) are going to have a tough time ending their losing streak as they have to face the #2 Florida State Seminoles (8-0). The Seminoles are in first in the ACC Atlantic, while the Cavs are fifth in the ACC Coastal.

Last weekend, Virginia lost their third game in a row when they were beaten 35=10 by Georgia Tech on the road. They rushed for just 22 yards in that loss and they were only able to convert three out of their 12 third down chances.

Virginia has scored 26.7 points per game this season while giving up 24.2 points per game to their opponents. Their top player has been running back Kevin Parks, who has rushed for 626 yards with four touchdowns. Receiver Canaan Severin has caught 30 passes this season for 385 yards and three touchdowns.

Last Thursday, Florida State scored 35 points in the second half of their game against Louisville and ended up winning 42-31 on the road. They did have three turnovers in that game, but they were able to put up 574 yards against Louisville's defense.

Florida State's passing game is currently the ninth-best in the nation with 327.3 passing yards per game. Reigning Heisman winner Jameis Winston has thrown for 2,279 yards this season with 16 touchdown passes and nine interceptions. Wide receiver Rashad Greene has caught 58 of Winston's passes for 853 yards and four touchdowns.

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Trends

Virginia Cavaliers are 5-4-0 Against the Spread

Virginia Cavaliers are 2-6-0 against the Over/Under

Florida State Seminoles Betting Trends

Florida State Seminoles are 2-6-0 Against the Spread

Florida State Seminoles are 4-3-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Virginia Cavaliers

10/27/14 WR Miles Gooch Knee out for season
10/21/14 C Jackson Matteo Foot out indefinitely
10/05/14 DB Demetrious Nicholson Toe out for season
09/30/14 WR Dominique Terrell Hernia out for season
08/02/14 OL Jay Whitmire Back out indefinitely

Florida State Seminoles

11/03/14 QB Jameis Winston Ankle probable Saturday vs. Virginia
11/02/14 LB E. J. Levenberry Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Virginia
11/02/14 LB Jacob Pugh Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Virginia
11/02/14 RB Mario Pender Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Virginia
11/02/14 LB Ukeme Eligwe Foot "?" Saturday vs. Virginia
10/29/14 DB Colin Blake Shoulder out for season
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

Tony's Pick: Take FSU

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