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Louisville Football: Five bold predictions for the Florida State game

By Derek Snyder

Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Brandon Radcliff (23) celebrates his touchdown run against the Syracuse Orange during the fourth quarter at the Carrier Dome. Louisville defeated Syracuse 62-28. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Brandon Radcliff (23) celebrates his touchdown run against the Syracuse Orange during the fourth quarter at the Carrier Dome. Louisville defeated Syracuse 62-28. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) reacts after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) reacts after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Demarcus Walker will lead both teams in sacks

This guy is an absolute beast for Florida State’s defense. Last season as a Junior, Walker had 56 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and nine sacks. Oh yeah, he also had three forced fumbles and one interception. Can you say first round draft pick?

Walker is a problem for every single team that the Seminole’s have faced over the past couple of seasons. The scary thing is that he has gotten better every year at Florida State. According to Sports-Reference, Walker already had 4.5 sacks this season through two weeks. It looks as though he is well on his way to blowing away his career sack total.

Louisville’s offensive line will have trouble dealing will Walker throughout the afternoon. Lamar Jackson will need to protect the football, as I imagine Jimbo Fisher will find a way to keep Jackson in the pocket during passing downs. It’s okay for Jackson to take a sack or two, but he cannot afford to lose the football.

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Walker needs to play a huge game for the Seminoles, since Derwin James is out for an injury. If the Cardinals can find a way to keep him quiet, then they will have a phenomenal chance to win.

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