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FSU football: 5 keys to defeating Miami Hurricanes in 2023

By Kelvin Hunt

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 07: Chief Osceola of the Florida State Seminoles prior to their game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 07: Chief Osceola of the Florida State Seminoles prior to their game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /
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Don’t Turn Ball Over

Miami defenses have historically thrived off generating turnovers. I mentioned Miami plays with a lot of emotion, and they have generated 15 turnovers this season( eight interceptions and seven fumbles recovered).

The bad news is the Miami offense has turned the ball over 17 times, so they have nullified many of good things the defense has done. FSU has done a great job of protecting the ball, only turning the ball over five times.

However, they’ll need to be extra careful Saturday afternoon, as the Miami defense will be looking for every opportunity to take the ball away from the FSU offense. If Miami loses the turnover battle, they typically don’t win.

They are +6 in their six wins and -9 in their three losses. FSU quarterback Jordan Travis is among the best at protecting the ball.

However, FSU running back Lawrance Toafili has fumbled the ball away a couple of times, including on the opening possession against Pittsburgh last week. If FSU wins the turnover battle, they win.

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