FSU football: 3 reasons Noles beat Clemson, two reasons they lose
By Kelvin Hunt
Turnovers
One thing that can change the outcome in a game involving two teams with relatively even talent is turnovers. That was the case in last year’s matchup when Jordan Travis lost a fumble near midfield with :47 seconds remaining in the first half, trailing 17-14.
Clemson punched the ball in the end zone three plays later to go up 24-14 at halftime.
Clemson received the ball first in the second half and ran the kickoff back 69 yards to set up another score to go up 31-14 early in the third quarter.
FSU battled back to make it a game, but that momentum shift to go down 10-points, and Clemson receiving the ball first in the second half and scoring were too much to overcome.
FSU has turned the ball over three times, two fumbles lost and an interception.
The Southern Mississippi game is the only clean sheet they’ve had this season. However, one of those turnovers was via special teams.
If FSU plays a clean game Saturday, their chances to win the game skyrocket. They can likely withstand one turnover, but multiple turnovers would be difficult to overcome