Overview
- Florida State enters at 4-5 (1-5 ACC) needing two wins in its final three games, while Virginia Tech is 3-6 (2-3) and must win out to reach a bowl.
- Oddsmakers favor Florida State by 13.5 points for the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Doak Campbell Stadium on the ACC Network.
- Florida State’s Week 12 report lists WR Jayvan Boggs as probable, RB Samuel Singleton Jr. as questionable, and DB Ja’Bril Rawls out; Virginia Tech lists LB Gabe Williams and OL Tommy Ricard as questionable with multiple players ruled out.
- FSU coach Mike Norvell, described as under pressure after five losses in six games, said he has an “elite level of confidence” in the program’s direction.
- Virginia Tech is 3-3 under interim coach Philip Montgomery after Brent Pry’s dismissal, leaning on QB Kyron Drones’ running as passing production has lagged.