Data Skrive:
Brashard Smith will lead the SMU Mustangs (3-1) into their matchup against the Florida State Seminoles (1-3) at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Mustangs are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6.5), versus the Seminoles. The over/under for this game is 47 points.
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SMU -6.5 vs. Florida State
SMU vs. Florida State Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Mustangs (-6.5)
- Moneyline: Mustangs (-225), Seminoles (+182)
- Total: 47 points
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
SMU vs. Florida State Betting Stats and Info
In three games, the Mustangs have won just once against the spread. Against the spread, the Mustangs are winless in two games when favored by 6.5 points or more. SMU split the two games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season. Florida State, in four games with a set spread so far this season, has gone 1-3-0 against the spread. Florida State has not played as the underdog on the moneyline so far this season.
SMU vs. Florida State Recent Stats and Trends
SMU Mustangs
Florida State Seminoles
SMU vs. Florida State Key Players
SMU Mustangs
- This year Kevin Jennings has racked up 479 passing yards (119.8 yards per game) while completing 61.4% of his passes, with three touchdowns and one interception. He also has 137 yards on the ground on 25 attempts (plus one touchdown), averaging 34.3 YPG.
- Smith has taken 52 attempts for a team-leading 377 rushing yards (94.3 YPG) and six touchdowns. He’s also caught eight passes for 71 yards with one touchdown through the air.
- RJ Maryland has reeled in 13 passes for a team-high 191 yards plus one touchdown. He averages 47.8 receiving yards per game.
- Jake Bailey has contributed with nine catches for 105 yards and one touchdown. He has been targeted 22 times and puts up 26.3 receiving yards per game.
- Keyshawn Smith has caught six passes on 11 targets for 101 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Isaiah Smith leads the team with two sacks and has added three TFL and 10 tackles.
- Ahmad Walker has totaled 25 tackles and two TFL to lead the team in tackles so far.
- Ahmaad Moses has intercepted three passes to lead the team while adding 20 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Florida State Seminoles
- This year, D.J. Uiagalelei has collected 843 passing yards (210.8 per game) while completing 72 of 126 passes (57.1%), with two touchdowns and three interceptions.
- Lawrance Toafili has churned out a team-high 147 rushing yards (36.8 per game) and scored two touchdowns.
- Roydell Williams has 54 yards on 20 carries (13.5 yards per game), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Ja’Khi Douglas has been targeted 20 times and has 13 catches, leading his team with 224 yards (56 per game) while hauling in one touchdown.
- Malik Benson’s stat line this year reveals 14 catches for 167 yards. He averages 41.8 receiving yards per game.
- Kentron Poitier has collected 108 yards on five receptions with one touchdown, averaging 27 yards per game.
- This season Patrick Payton leads the team with four sacks and has added five TFL and eight tackles.
- Over the current campaign, Shyheim Brown has totaled 20 tackles and one TFL and leads the team in tackles.
- Justin Cryer has intercepted one pass to lead the team while adding seven tackles and one pass defended.