HEROSPORTS
  • Home
  • FCS
    • FCS Home
    • Big South-OVC
    • Big Sky
    • CAA
    • Ivy
    • MEAC
    • MVFC
    • NEC
    • Patriot
    • Pioneer
    • SoCon
    • Southland
    • SWAC
    • UAC
  • FBS
    • FBS Home
    • AAC Football
    • CUSA Football
    • MAC Football
    • Mountain West Football
    • Pac-12 Football
    • Sun Belt Football
  • College Basketball
  • Register at BetMGM
  • BetMGM Promotions
  • More
    • About HERO Sports
    • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • FCS
    • FCS Home
    • Big South-OVC
    • Big Sky
    • CAA
    • Ivy
    • MEAC
    • MVFC
    • NEC
    • Patriot
    • Pioneer
    • SoCon
    • Southland
    • SWAC
    • UAC
  • FBS
    • FBS Home
    • AAC Football
    • CUSA Football
    • MAC Football
    • Mountain West Football
    • Pac-12 Football
    • Sun Belt Football
  • College Basketball
  • Register at BetMGM
  • BetMGM Promotions
  • More
    • About HERO Sports
    • Contact
No Result
View All Result
HEROSPORTS
No Result
View All Result

Dabo Swinney: Florida State’s ‘Freaky Dudes’ Are Still ‘Very Dangerous’

HERO Sports by HERO Sports
November 9, 2017
Dabo Swinney: Florida State’s ‘Freaky Dudes’ Are Still ‘Very Dangerous’

Clemson needed a go-ahead touchdown with two minutes remaining last year in Tallahassee to beat Florida State, 37-34, in a game the Tigers trailed by eight points entering the fourth quarter. While oddsmakers (Clemson is a 16-point favorite) and everyone else on the outside don't expect this year's game in Clemson to be anywhere near a one-score game, the struggling Seminoles still have the full attention of the playoff-seeking Tigers.

[divider]

Compare Any: CFB Teams | CFB Players

[divider]

Florida State beat Syracuse last week to end a two-game skid but are still just 3-5 on the season, buried in the ACC standings and need to win three of their final four games to reach a bowl game for the 37th consecutive season. Clemson, meanwhile, is 8-1 overall, has all but won the ACC Atlantic and is, all in likelihood, four wins away from a second-straight trip to the College Football Playoff.

Dabo Swinney doesn't care.

"They're very dangerous," he said of Florida State on a conference call this week. "I promise you, there's no coach that's going to turn on the tape and be excited about playing Florida State. They've got players everywhere. I mean, they're very experienced up front on the offensive line. These receivers are massive."

He gushed over receivers Auden Tate, Gavin Keith and Nyqwan Murray, running back Cam Akers — who is "as advertised" — and tight end Ryan Izzo. Swinney also acknowledged the improvement from true freshman quarterback James Blackman, who had his first non-turnover game in Week 10 since late September.

"He's gotten better and better as the year has gone on. They've got a tough situation," he said, referencing the Week 1 loss of Deondre Francois. "…But they've been in position to win, and that's because of the type of talent that they have. But this kid has really improved. He can push the ball down the field. They do a great job with their screen game. They'll max it up and take some shots."

Interactive Map: Miami and Houston Produce the Most Top CFB Recruits of Any Cities

Defensively, Swinney talked about "some freaky dudes" in their secondary, led by Derwin James, whose helped Florida State rank in the top half the FBS in most areas, including total yards per game (37th), passing yards per game (47th), third-down defense (60th) and passing efficiency defense (41st). Clearly, those aren't the eye-popping rankings typical of the 'Noles but the defense has kept them in games and remained a unit that Clemson is very concerned about.

"They've got a bunch of guys," Swinney added. "…I mean, they're just typical Florida State. Only thing different with Florida State this year is just their record. You know, that's it. But the personnel, the talent, the athleticism is just typical Florida State"

We'll see if Clemson can handle typical Florida State on Saturday. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET.

[divider]

NEXT: Here's What a Playoff Bracket Would Look Like With 6, 8, 12 and 16 Teams

split-fbo-6-23-25
Previous Post

The Big 12 Championship Tiebreaker Procedure Could Get Messy

Next Post

FCS PODCAST: Checking in with the Champs — JMU SID Chris Brooks Returns

Next Post
FCS PODCAST: Checking in with the Champs — JMU SID Chris Brooks Returns

FCS PODCAST: Checking in with the Champs -- JMU SID Chris Brooks Returns

No Result
View All Result

Recent Posts

  • 2025 Memphis Football Preview: Prediction, Betting Odds & Schedule
  • 2025 Tulane College Football Preview: Prediction, Betting Odds & Schedule
  • 2025 FCS Jersey Countdown: The Best Returning Player For Each Number

HERO Sports is the go-to website for FBS and FCS football news, analysis, and predictions.

Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US)
877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY)
1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR)

For new customer offers, Bonus Bets expire in seven days. One New Customer Offer only. Add'l terms. For existing customers, Bonus Bets expire in seven days. Add'l terms.

21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico.

Welcome Offer Bet $10, $150 in Bonus Bets

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AVAILABLE IN THE US). 21+ ONLY. CO, MI, NJ, PA, WV ONLY. PLEASE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY. SEE BETMGM.COM FOR TERMS. THIS PROMOTIONAL OFFER IS FOR NEW PLAYERS ONLY. SUBJECT TO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. BONUS BETS ARE NON-WITHDRAWABLE. US PROMOTIONAL OFFERS NOT AVAILABLE IN MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW YORK, ONTARIO AND PUERTO RICO.

  • About HERO Sports
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2022 HERO SPORTS.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • FCS
    • FCS Home
    • Big South-OVC
    • Big Sky
    • CAA
    • Ivy
    • MEAC
    • MVFC
    • NEC
    • Patriot
    • Pioneer
    • SoCon
    • Southland
    • SWAC
    • UAC
  • FBS
    • FBS Home
    • AAC Football
    • CUSA Football
    • MAC Football
    • Mountain West Football
    • Pac-12 Football
    • Sun Belt Football
  • College Basketball
  • Register at BetMGM
  • BetMGM Promotions
  • More
    • About HERO Sports
    • Contact

© 2022 HERO SPORTS.