Florida State Seminoles Prepare for Duke Matchup

The Florida State Seminoles (1-5, 1-4 ACC) are preparing to face the Duke Blue Devils (5-1, 1-1 ACC) this Friday after a bye week, marking a crucial matchup for FSU as they aim to revive their struggling season. Coach Mike Norvell acknowledged the challenges posed by Duke's aggressive defense, which excels at forcing negative plays, and highlighted the need for FSU's young quarterbacks, Brock Glenn and Luke Kromenhoek, to improve their game. Despite their poor offensive statistics, the Seminoles showed signs of life in practice, particularly with leadership from veterans and promising contributions from underclassmen. Historically, FSU has dominated the rivalry, winning all 20 previous matchups against Duke. However, with FSU averaging just 14.8 points per game, they face a formidable opponent that ranks second in the ACC in points allowed. The Seminoles will look to leverage Duke's weak rushing attack to regain momentum and enhance their defensive focus against the pass.