FSU football: How better quarterback play can change everything for the Noles
By Kelvin Hunt
Success Through The Air
Most folks figured the Noles would have a great running game that would set up the passing game in 2024. FSU assembled what looked like a great offensive line, elite speed at receiver, and a veteran quarterback. Here's the problem. Opposing defenses don't fear the FSU passing attack, which allows them to stack the box against the run. I don't care how good the offensive line is because if teams have 7 to 8 guys in the box, it will be difficult to run the ball.
How can you offset that? Screens to the running backs and passes behind those linebackers and safety in the box. FSU has done a solid job getting the ball to its running backs in the passing game. However, the passes to the second and third level of the defenses have not been consistent enough to force teams to keep guys from the line of scrimmage. If FSU can start to get some consistency from it's passing game in those areas, it would allow the FSU offense to be more balanced to keep opposing defenses guessing.