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FSU football: 3 keys to covering the spread against Virginia Tech

By Kelvin Hunt

Apr 15, 2023; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell looks on during the spring game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2023; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell looks on during the spring game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports /
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Make Virginia Tech One-Dimensional

I mentioned Virginia Tech running the ball frequently. They ran the ball 59 times against Pittsburgh and over 55 percent of the time this season.

FSU hasn’t gotten off to a fast start offensively often this year, but a game against Virginia Tech would be the perfect recipe for it to happen. The quicker FSU can make Virginia Tech one-dimensional?

The faster they can likely get their offense off the field and score on offense. Virginia Tech’s offense isn’t built to put the ball in the air 30-40 times. Virginia Tech’s QB only threw the ball 19 times in the Pittsburgh win.

If he’s forced to put the ball in the air over and over? I’d suspect the Noles would have an easier time getting off of the field defensively and would likely snag an interception or two. If Virginia Tech can sustain drives early in the game and keep the clock running, it’ll be harder for FSU to build a lead to cover the spread.

If the Noles can score early and often, I could see this snowballing on Virginia Tech quickly. Pittsburgh’s defensive line lived on the other side of the line of scrimmage, and had 12 tackles for a loss. If FSU can do that, I don’t see Virginia Tech finding much success.

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