3 keys to victory for Florida State football in matchup against the Gators

This will be big if Florida State football wants to win the game against the Gators.
Head coach Mike Norvell leads Florida State into their matchup against the Pittsburgh Panthers on Oct. 11; the match up falls on his 44th birthday.
Head coach Mike Norvell leads Florida State into their matchup against the Pittsburgh Panthers on Oct. 11; the match up falls on his 44th birthday. | Emily Stewart/FSView & the Florida Flambeau / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Florida State football will be playing the Florida Gators tomorrow at 4:30 PM EST on ESPN2. It is scheduled at a weird time slot, because both of these teams have struggled to stay consistent. Plus, the Gators don't even have an opportunity to go to a bowl game.

Meanwhile, Florida State sits at a 5-6 record with the possibility of a bowl berth in Tampa, Florida, for their fans to see them one last time in person for the year. Overall, this has been a tale of two stories, as most individuals thought that the Seminoles would make a ton of noise in the College Football Playoff discussion after beating Alabama in the opener.

However, it is important to note that people should count on absolutes to happen in college football because the sport is so unpredictable. As we enter into the rivalry game, here are three keys to victory for the Seminoles to defeat the Gators on the road.

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