Florida State Seminoles Host Charleston Southern Buccaneers in Week 13 College Football Matchup

The Florida State Seminoles, currently standing at 1-9 for the season, are set to face off against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, who are 1-10, in a Week 13 college football matchup. The game is scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. ET and will be held at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.

The Seminoles, under the leadership of Coach Mike Norvell, are heavily favored in this game, with a 33.5-point spread. Despite their poor season record, experts and analysts predict a significant victory for Florida State. Predictions range from a 35-12 win by Athlon Sports to a more dominant 45-10 victory forecasted by Bleacher Report.

Charleston Southern has struggled this season, particularly on offense, ranking 15th-worst in total yards per game with 268.5. Their passing game is also among the worst in the FCS, averaging just 137.1 yards per game. Defensively, the Buccaneers have been somewhat more resilient, allowing 348.6 total yards per contest.

The game will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra and can also be streamed via ESPN+. This matchup is crucial for Florida State as they look to end their season on a positive note, despite being out of contention for bowl eligibility.

Key players to watch include Florida State’s D.J. Uiagalelei, who has thrown for 1065 yards and 4 touchdowns this season, and Charleston Southern’s R.J. McCoy Jr., who has 819 passing yards and 4 touchdowns. On the ground, Lawrance Toafili for Florida State and A.J. Ison for Charleston Southern will be important factors in the game’s outcome.