FSU football: Impact players versus Louisville Cardinals

TALLAHASSEE, FL - SEPTEMBER 9: Runningback Trey Benson #3 of the Florida State Seminoles on a running play during the game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on September 9, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Seminoles defeated the Golden Eagles 66 to 13. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL - SEPTEMBER 9: Runningback Trey Benson #3 of the Florida State Seminoles on a running play during the game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on September 9, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Seminoles defeated the Golden Eagles 66 to 13. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – NOVEMBER 11: Running Back Trey Benson #3 of the Florida State Seminoles runs during the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. The 4th ranked Seminoles defeated the Hurricanes 27-20. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

RB Trey Benson

The offense was difficult to come by last Saturday night versus the Florida Gators. However, one bright spot from the game was redshirt junior running back Trey Benson, who had 19 rushing attempts for 95 yards and three touchdowns.

This has to be the game in which the former Oregon transfer takes the game into his own hands and plays aggressively while is also patient to allow blocks to develop for rushing lanes.

Unfortunately for Benson, Louisville’s rush defense is ranked 11th in the FBS in rushing yards allowed (96.8). This means that head football coach Mike Norvell and the company will have to get creative offensively to create opportunities for him. If Florida State ends up playing true freshman Brock Glenn, it could be even more difficult for Benson to get going. This could be a game where he has to catch quite a bit of passes out of the backfield.

There will likely be a lot of short-yardage gains before the Seminoles can wear down the Cardinals’ defensive unit. Will Benson be able to break free for a long gain to give Florida State momentum?