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FSU football: Ranking the top defenses Noles will face in 2023

By Kelvin Hunt

RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 08: Head coach Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles speaks with Jordan Travis #13 during the first half of their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on October 8, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 08: Head coach Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles speaks with Jordan Travis #13 during the first half of their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on October 8, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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Boston College

  • 30.3 PPG
  • 5.64 YPP
  • 36.81 percent third down conversion allowed
  •  66.67 percent Red Zone TD percentage allowed
  • No. 74 FEI

Jeff Hafley’s defense took a step back last year. They couldn’t stop the run, allowing over 4.3 yards per rush, and had no pass rush. Their ppg allowed increased by a touchdown, and they lost three starters from their secondary, including former FSU safety Jaiden Lars-Woodbey.

They lost two defensive linemen, but return their best defensive end, Donovan Ezeiruaku. However, they added a former Michigan DE and an Arkansas DB from the transfer portal among others. Part of their issue may have been how bad the offense was because they stayed on the field all of the time. They should be better, but they’ll have a lot of new pieces that need to gel.

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