3 keys to victory for Florida State's football matchup against Wake Forest

These keys to victory could help Florida State against Wake Forest.
Oct 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Robby Ashford (2) looks to run the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the fourth quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Oct 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Robby Ashford (2) looks to run the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the fourth quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images | Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
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Florida State will welcome in Wake Forest to Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday at 7:30PM EST for Homecoming. The Seminoles' crowd will likely be more focused on firing head football coach Mike Norvell than cheering on the squad.

That is the reality of the situation, as the Seminoles are 5-15 in their last 20 games. That isn't the standard of Florida State, which is something that the fan base has hyperfocused on.

The standard is ever-changing for this proud football program that beat a red-hot Alabama team in the season opener. That was August 30th, and we are now approaching November, so the times have changed.

We can't focus on the past like individuals in Coral Gables do, so at some point Seminole fans have to move forward. It all comes down to the next opponent: Wake Forest. As a result, here are three keys to victory for Florida State's football matchup against the Demon Deacons.

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