FSU football: 3 reasons FSU defense could find its footing against Memphis

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Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan is as experienced as they come in his fourth year as a starter. He has thrown for at least 3,300 yards and 22 touchdowns every year. He's averaged over 8.0 yards per pass in all three seasons, but the passing offensive hasn't been too explosive through the first two games. However, those games were against inferior competition, and it's likely they have been saving some things for this FSU game. Memphis brings some experienced receivers back, and Henigan's gonna put the ball in the air.

However, it all goes back to having that extra defensive back on the field and stopping the run game. If FSU can do that, it makes that Memphis offense somewhat one-dimensional, and I like FSU's defensive backs against their wide receivers in man coverage. Memphis uses the tight end with RPO a lot, especially in the red zone, but that's where having someone like Blake Nichelson at linebacker is a positive. FSU not having to worry about Henigan pulling it down and running it 10+ times a game will make a big difference in this game.