The Louisville Cardinals are taking on the Florida State Seminoles this evening in a crucial Friday night showdown. Louisville started the season strong, going 2-1 with a win over SMU and a 3-point loss to Ole Miss.
3 crucial keys Louisville needs to get back on track against Florida State
Everyone thought the Cardinals would be Miami’s biggest challenge in the ACC, and with Louisville’s remaining schedule, UofL and Jeff Brohm had a clear path to the ACC Championship Game in Charlotte. Now the Cards have dropped two straight, are 2-3 on the season and 1-2 in conference play, and desperately need a win.
Florida State comes into town after an impressive win over Virginia, in which quarterback Ashton Daniels rushed for five touchdowns. If Brohm wants to go on a run this year and keep fans engaged, a win tonight is a must for him and his squad.
So, with the stage set, let’s break down the final odds and make some predictions.
Louisville vs Florida State odds
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.
Spread: Louisville -3.5
Over/Under: 59.5
Moneyline: Louisville -188/Florida State +155
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
How to watch Louisville vs. Florida State
- Date: Friday, October 9th
- Time: 7:00 pm E.T.
- Venue: L&N Stadium
- How to Watch (TV): ESPN
- Streaming: fubo TV
- Louisville record: 2-3
- Florida State record: 3-2
Big Red Louie Predictions
Louisville and Florida State are going to play a high-scoring game, as both teams are known for their explosive offenses, while their defenses are known for giving up big plays. However, a huge boost for Louisville is that the Cardinals are getting back key starter Koen Entringer, who missed the past two games with an injury.
So, the Iowa transfer will be a massive addition to this Cardinals secondary, which definitley missed his presence in the past two games. The 'Cards' defense has faced quarterbacks like Daniels earlier this season, including Trinidad Chambliss and Kevin Jennings, and now they face another tall challenge in Daniels.
However, we think Louisville’s defensive line will step up, apply pressure that forces Daniels to throw, and the Cardinals' defense will force two turnovers tonight. We predict Louisville will find a way to snap this midseason skid, and the Cardinals offense will lead Louisville to a huge win over Florida State. Isaac Brown rushes for over 100 yards for the second straight game, and Lincoln Kienholz throws for two touchdowns.
Prediction: Louisville 31 Florida State 28
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