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Florida State vs Duke Prediction – Week 7 College Football

The Florida State Seminoles and Duke Blue Devils are set to play in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup on Friday night at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Both teams are looking to bounce back, with Florida State aiming to end a difficult stretch and Duke recovering from their first loss of the season.

Duke holds a 5-1 record but remains winless all-time against the Seminoles, going 0-22 in their previous meetings. Florida State, sitting at 1-5, is searching for its second win of the season and hoping to turn things around after a rough start.

Duke Looks to Regroup After Tough Loss

The Blue Devils, led by head coach Manny Diaz, have had some extra time to recover following their 24-14 loss to Georgia Tech on October 5. Diaz emphasized that the break allowed the team to reset and prepare for the second half of the season. Quarterback Maalik Murphy has been a key contributor, throwing for 1,431 yards, 14 touchdowns, and only five interceptions this season.

Duke’s defense has been strong, giving up just 20 points or fewer in four consecutive games. With a 3-0 home record this season, the Blue Devils will look to maintain their strong form at Brooks Field and secure their first-ever win over Florida State.

Florida State Aims to Find Offensive Rhythm

The Seminoles are trying to spark their struggling offense, which hasn’t scored more than 16 points since their season-opening loss to Georgia Tech in Dublin. Head coach Mike Norvell has been looking to change things up in practice, including removing music to help players focus and bring more energy.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Brock Glenn has taken over under center, providing a spark with 228 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the game against Clemson. Florida State will lean heavily on its young players, with several freshmen or redshirt freshmen expected to start on offense.

The Seminoles will need to improve on the road, where they have struggled, including a 42-16 loss to SMU in their only previous road game this season.

Prediction: Duke Secures the Win at Home

Both teams are searching for consistency, but Duke’s balanced offense and strong defense give them the edge in this matchup. Florida State has struggled to generate offense and may find it difficult to keep up with a Duke team that excels at home. Look for Duke to cover the 3-point spread and the game to stay under the 42.5-point total.

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