Noles247 Staff Game Predictions: Florida State vs. No. 19 SMU
- Noles247 staff predictions all picked SMU over Florida State, with projected margins ranging from four points to eighteen points.
- The staff repeatedly identified SMU's quarterback stability, offensive line, tempo, and coaching advantage under Rhett Lashlee as matchup edges over Florida State.
- One case for Florida State was that it had a Week Zero warmup, home field, and game-day setting, but most staffers still expected SMU to pull away late.
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