FSU football: Analyzing Duquesne’s depth chart for FSU game

I meant it when I said FSU football should beat Duquesne by whatever they want in my game-by-game season predictions released Sunday.

There’s a reason you can’t find a point spread for the game, and the depth chart released Monday is more proof the game should be over by halftime.

It’s not a game that will prove anything on FSU’s behalf, but it’s an opportunity to finally get a win in a season opener for the first time since 2016.

It’s also an opportunity for lots of young players to get college football experience for the first time. Here’s a look at their depth chart:

The first thing you’ll notice is the weight of the three defensive linemen in their 3-4 defense. That’s 910 pounds of beef between three guys.

The linebackers are in the mold of old-school guys that come downhill hard against the run and struggle in pass coverage. Outside linebackers at 230 and 240 pounds? FSU receivers and running backs should have a field day in the passing game. The defensive secondary consists of short players with nobody over 190 pounds.

From an offensive standpoint, both quarterbacks are short, with the tallest one at 6’0″ and 220 pounds. The offensive line has one guy at 300 pounds and a center weighing 275 pounds. They have a tight end and a couple of wide receivers list at 6’3. The other two receivers that could play are both under 6’0″. The starting running back is 6’0″ and 205 pounds.

From an offensive standpoint, both quarterbacks are short, with the tallest one at 6’0″ and 220 pounds. The offensive line has one guy at 300 pounds and a center weighing 275 pounds. They have a tight end and a couple of wide receivers list at 6’3.

The other two receivers that could play are both under 6’0″. The starting running back is 6’0″ and 205 pounds. The size difference between the FSU defensive line and Duquesne’s offensive line is scary. While Duquesne’s defensive front is heavy, they likely lack the explosion necessary to do much.

FSU receivers should have a field day against their smaller defensive backs. I am curious to see how FSU receivers perform after they make receptions. I’m also interested to see FSU running backs getting to the second level of the defense and making guys miss. It’s a mismatch on paper, but at least the wait for college football will be over.