Florida State vs. Wake Forest: Preview, kickoff time and odds

While the Seminoles are currently over a touchdown favorite (8.5 points), Wake Forest has been on a hot streak under new head coach Jake Dickert. They've won their last three after eeking out a win against SMU, who hadn't lost a conference game since joining the ACC in 2024.

The last time the two teams met was in 2023, with Florida State annihilating Wake Forest 41-16 during FSU's ACC Championship run. A win this weekend for the Seminole will push the Florida State ship back on track to bowl eligibility.

Offensive Playmakers Suiting up on Saturday

Florida State thought it had a one-two punch in wide receivers Duce Robinson and Squirrel White, but it hasn't exactly played out as expected, with White dealing with injuries all season long. The 'Noles will be leaning on Robinson and Micahi Danzy, who has been nothing but electric with the ball in his hands.

FSU also has a stable of running backs, including Gavin Sawchuk, Ousmane Kromah, and Roydell Williams, in the backfield. The key will be getting the ball in their hands against statistically one of the top defenses in the ACC.

Wake Forest's Chris Barnes and Demond Claiborne will present a challenge for the Seminoles. Barnes has 476 yards through the air and three scores through seven games. At running back, Claiborne has 686 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns.

The duo has shown the ability to carve up defenses and will provide their own brand of offense for quarterback Deshawn Purdie or Robby Ashford, who has been dealing with a lingering injury.

There will be a lot of questions answered when the two teams clash on Saturday: Are the Seminoles recovery-bound, or will the Demon Deacons continue their hot streak?

Here is how to watch:

Game Information: Florida State Seminoles vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Current Records: Florida State (3-4, 0-4 ACC) vs. Wake Forest (5-2, 2-2 ACC)

Date/Time: Saturday, November 1, 7:30 p.m. EST

Where: Tallahassee, Florida - Doak Campbell Stadium (67,277)

TV/Streaming: WatchESPN/ESPN App/ACCN

Commentators: Play-by-Play: Jorge Sedano, Analyst: Rodney McLeod, Sideline: Victoria Arlen

Radio: Seminole Sports Network or on SiriusXM Radio Channel No. 119 or No. 193

Tallahassee - 94.9 FM - WTNT

Ft. Walton Beach - 1400 AM - WFDM

Jacksonville - 690 AM - WZNZ

Tampa - 1010 AM - WHFS

Tampa - 92.1 FM - WHFS

Bainbridge, Ga. - 101.9 FM - WBGE

Brunswick, Ga - 790 AM - WSFN

Waycross, Ga. - 1350 AM - WFNS

Lake City - 1340 AM - WDSR

Marianna - 100.9 FM - WJAQ

Melbourne - 1060 AM - WIXC

Miami/West Palm Beach - 850 AM - WFTL

Orlando - 660 AM - WDYZ

Panama City - 94.5 FM - WFLF

Pensacola - 92.3 FM - WNRP

Port St Lucie - 1590 AM - WPSL

Spread: FSU -8.5 (-108), Wake Forest +8.5 (-112)

Over/Under:  Over 50.5 (-110), Under 50.5 (-110)

Moneyline: FSU (-345), Wake Forest (+245)

Series History: Florida State leads the all-time series with a 31-9-1 record and boasts a 20-4-1 record inside Doak Campbell Stadium.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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