EXTRA DAY OF REST/PREPARATION FOR RIVALS
Florida State football lost to arch-rivals Florida and Miami during the 2024 season and they were both by three possessions. The Seminoles are having to get back to being state champions in 2025.
The expectation is to always beat those squads down south. I don't classify Clemson as a rival because, honestly, I dislike Florida and Miami way more as programs in terms of being a passionate fan.
The ACC doesn't always bless the Seminoles with good aspects. However, it helps that Florida State has an eight-day game week versus Miami and Florida. While I am not thrilled with having road trips to Virginia and North Carolina State on Friday nights, it does benefit the program for the extra rest/preparation.
The Hurricanes should be taking a step back in 2025 by replacing Cam Ward. However, they did replace him with former Georgia transfer Carson Beck. Meanwhile, playing the Gators on the road will be difficult with rising star DJ Lagway then having to regroup after a tough road matchup with the Wolfpack.