Florida State vs. Clemson Betting Preview: Seminoles Bringing Life to Death Valley?

The storied college football grounds of Death Valley are set for yet another marquee ACC clash as the Florida State Seminoles take on the Clemson Tigers. Kicking off at 12 p.m. Eastern, this matchup has fans, analysts, and sportsbooks buzzing with anticipation. The initial betting line favored Florida State by -3 points, but it’s narrowed slightly to –2.5. With an over/under set at 55.5, this contest promises to be as exhilarating as its storied history.

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If past encounters between these two teams are anything to go by, we’re in for an enthralling showdown. Both squads have had their ups and downs this season. Clemson’s startling opening-night stumble against Duke still echoes, while Florida State’s narrow escape against Boston College raised eyebrows.

In the buildup to this matchup, it’s worth noting that Clemson was pegged as a three-point home favorite, a testament to the home dominance they’ve displayed under the helm of Dabo Sweeney. Since 2009, Clemson boasts a staggering 95-9 record straight up at home and an even more impressive 34-1 over the last five years. They’ve rarely been underdogs at Death Valley, with it happening only seven times since 2009. But recent history, including a loss to South Carolina last year, has flipped the script.

The Tigers’ recent win over Florida Atlantic doesn’t entirely indicate their prowess, especially given the injury to FAU’s Casey Thompson. On the other hand, despite their hiccup in the fourth quarter against Boston College, Florida State looks primed for an upset.

Taking all into account, it’s time for a changing of the guard. Florida State appears poised to announce that the ACC’s road to glory may now run through Tallahassee rather than Clemson.

As the college football world gears up for a jam-packed Saturday, all eyes will first be on this noon kickoff between the Seminoles and Tigers.

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