Week 1 #GTvsFSU Predictions

Margin of Victory

  • GT by 14+

    Votes: 11 6.1%

  • GT by 7-13

    Votes: 18 10.0%

  • GT by <7

    Votes: 85 47.2%

  • FSU by <7

    Votes: 23 12.8%

  • FSU by 7-13

    Votes: 33 18.3%

  • FSU by 14+

    Votes: 10 5.6%
  • Total voters
    180
  • Poll closed .

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19-13 on a blocked kick return.

JK, just because conventional wisdom is low scoring, I say 36-28 GT.
 
GTBandit22

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A lot of unknowns for both teams.
My uneducated guess:

Game of attrition as both offenses struggle to sustain drives. Protecting the football and special teams play may be the deciding factor. Jackets win a low scoring nail biter. 21-17
 

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I enjoy analyzing the opposing teams. FSU has a number of podcasts, but their most objective one is the Noles Cast with Bud Elliot and Ingram Smith. In their position breakdown- they are very hyped about their defense. Basically, they feel Marvin Wilson and a former 5 star Defensive End ( who has previously not done much) are going to cause major problems. They rate their linebackers as average and secondary as very good. I was very surprised that they laughed at Tech's receiver corp- based on stats from last year. Now, they are very high on Gibbs, but their underwhelming assessment on Mason is , "he is a good back." The consensus of all of the three major podcasts is Tech will not be able to sustain drives and will score between 10-14 points. While this may not seem to be an unreasonable prediction, I think they over rate the impact of their defensive line and underestimate Tech's ability to run. However we have to be able to throw short more effectively. Their opinion of the FSU offense is more telling. Despite admitting their offensive line still leaves a lot to be desired and extreme hopefulness about their RBs - they are optimistic that FSU can put up 24-27 points. The word is Coach Norvell will play a conservative and conventional offense. They have respect for our secondary- so look for FSU to be run heavy. Overall, these analysts sound hopeful at best about FSU's offense and with good reason. Even with the question mark about Tech's QB- I like our offense to move the ball better than their offense. So, my stars for the game our David Curry ( this plays out perfectly for him), Jordan Mason and Pressley Harvin. I also, think that short possession throws to Jalen Camp and our RBs might be successful. So , I have GT 27 FSU 13 in a very old fashion "move the chains afternoon." If Al Ciraldo was still in the booth- he would call this a bombshell in Tallahassee!
 

YJMD

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Norvell has not had problems scoring points in the past. His scheme is difficult to defend even for good defenses unless they self-destruct, and that hasn't been a problem for him in the past. We certainly can win, and especially with the culture problems they've had and the limited install due to COVID, they may not be good offensively just yet. But I think we most likely need to play a complete game to win. Are we ready to do that?
 
NorthAvenueNation

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I always start the season with Gold glasses on and swear to be more realistic the upcoming year... the heck with that!

(Un)educated guess (predictions):

Tech - 24
FSU - 23

- Tech will be run heavy with Gibbs/Mason/Sims
- Tech Defense will play very well, getting at least 1 turnover
- Looking for Sims to start and Graham as the package guy

Go Jackets!
 
DaltonJacket

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yellowjacketabe said:
I always start the season with Gold glasses on and swear to be more realistic the upcoming year... the heck with that!

(Un)educated guess (predictions):

Tech - 24
FSU - 23

- Tech will be run heavy with Gibbs/Mason/Sims
- Tech Defense will play very well, getting at least 1 turnover
- Looking for Sims to start and Graham as the package guy

Go Jackets!
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I'm kinda the opposite.....I start every year not seeing any way possible we beat anybody but as the year goes on I see something to be hopeful about and start building confidence brick by brick. As much as I want to win I just don't see how after what we had last year and so little spring ball. I'll say free shoes by 13 but I really hope I'm wrong.
 

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CuseJacket said:
It is with great honor that I post the first prediction thread of the 2020 season. No one knew if it would come, but here we are.

The Jackets remain a 2-score underdog with the spread expanding to 12.5 to 13 in favor of the Seminoles, depending on the sportsbook.

What's your prediction? Poll included.
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FSU by two touchdowns. I am not convinced we will be able to move the ball on them. No, I do not think FSU will be world beaters this year just from a coaching change but they do have some guys on the line that will be challenging for us to block and a fine secondary. We will see although in this age of COVID it would not surprise me to have one of the coaches "opt out". It will be hot, humid, and rainy in Tallahassee, I do hope that those wearing masks will enjoy the experience.
 
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