Florida State gets Clemson on the schedule at a tricky moment, and the Seminoles are trying to absorb a major blow after losing Ousmane Kromah to a broken and dislocated ankle. The question now is how they answer it against a Clemson defense that should give them a real test.
On paper, FSU has enough firepower to make this interesting. Ashton Daniels has already delivered a couple of eye-catching outings, including a program-record five rushing touchdowns against Virginia and five total scores in a near-upset of rival Miami.
Duce Robinson also flashed late against the Hurricanes and looked like a first-round draft possibility in the process. Add Micahi Danzy and Jayvan Boggs to the mix, and there’s enough in the passing game to help open things up for Texas transfer Tre Wisner.
The bigger concern sits on the other side of the ball. Florida State’s defense has been shaky, and that puts extra pressure on it to handle freshman Tait Reynolds and a Clemson offense that ranks near the bottom of most ACC statistical categories. If the Tigers manage to win again and improve to 4-1 against him, Mike Norvell could be staring at real trouble despite the administration’s desire for patience.
Florida State vs. Clemson will air nationally on ACC Network in Week 9 of the 2026 college football season.
Wes Durham and Max Browne will be on the call from Doak Campbell Stadium, with Madison Fitzpatrick reporting from the sideline. Fans can also stream the game through the ESPN app or on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Odds from BetMGM as of Friday, Oct. 30, have Florida State favored by 6 with an over/under of 50. Liam Rooney of the Tallahassee Democrat picked FSU 35, Clemson 20, writing: "The Tigers' offense has been stuck in neutral and hasn't gotten going, and at this point in the season, it's hard to envision a dramatic change. FSU's offense has enough, even without Ousmane Kromah, to stress the Tigers' defense."
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