FSU football: Impact players in matchup versus Virginia Tech

TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 15: Head Coach Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles on the sidelines during the game against the Clemson Tigers at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on October 15, 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Seminoles 34 to 28. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – NOVEMBER 05: Trey Benson #3 of the Florida State Seminoles rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /

Trey Benson

I understand that FSU fans have been critical of redshirt junior running back Trey Benson’s performance thus far this season. It certainly has not been a 2023 campaign that was envisioned for the talented playmaker, who recorded 990 yards and nine touchdowns last season. However, this could be a monstrous bounce-back performance for the former Oregon transfer.

He has only recorded 40 carries for 189 yards and four touchdowns through four games this season. Luckily for Benson, Virginia Tech’s defensive unit has been vulnerable when defending against the run where they rank 108th in the FBS allowing 177.6 rushing yards per game. The Seminoles’ rushing offense has not been productive this season where they rank 79th in the FBS and average 147.8 rushing yards per game. I expect the coaching staff to get back to the drawing board and establish the run early and often in this one.

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