I don't think this is a good matchup for the Seminoles. One team is super motivated for this game and its Houston's chance to knock off one of the most prestigious teams in the country.

Additionally, this matchup favor the Cougars in several ways I believe. Houston's defense is really good against the run ranking 11th in the FBS yielding just 116 yards per game. If the Cougars can remain strong against the run, things could get really interesting if Florida State is forced into passing situations to move the football.

FSU will have QB Sean Maguire behind center as QB Everett Golson didn't make the trip and I give Houston QB Ward Jr the edge Thursday afternoon. Florida St struggled on the road in their last 3 road games dropping 2 of them and I see the Cougars putting pressure on the FSU defense all game long.
More importantly Houston has a ton of offensive weapons that will make things tough on Florida State's defense. Quarterback Greg Ward Jr is one of the more exciting players in college football. Ward threw for 2,590 yards with 16 scores and 5 picks on the season. He was even more dangerous on the ground rushing for 1,041 yards with 19 touchdowns. Running back Kenneth Farrow is closing in on the 1,000 yard plateau as well and has already posted 12 touchdowns. Meanwhile wide receiver Demarcus Ayers has caught 89 passes for 1,140 yards with 6 touchdowns on the season. I'll gladly take HOUSTON plus the generous pts here.