Louisville Football: 5 bold predictions for the Florida State game

Louisville Football: Five bold predictions for the Florida State game

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 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

4: Lamar Jackson will have 500 yards of total offense

Jackson has had a great start to the 2016 season. He destroyed Charlotte and annihilated Syracuse on the road. However, this test against Florida State could prove to be his toughest test of the season.

Last year, the Seminoles held Jackson to 32 yards on 19 carries down in Florida. At the same time, he was able to throw for 307 yards and two touchdowns in Louisville’s 41-21 loss. It shouldn’t be any surprise that the Seminoles could hold Jackson to one of his lowest rushing totals of the season.

However, Jackson will still have 500 yards of total offense before this game is over. Jimbo Fisher will force Jackson to stay in the pocket and it will prove to be advantage Louisville. Lamar Jackson has not be given enough credit for his improvement as a passer yet this season. He could easily put up over 400 yards passing, especially with the absence of FSU’s Derwin James.

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All eyes will be on Jackson this Saturday and he will continue to live up to the hype.

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