"It hasn't started 3-0 since 2018 - the last time it made a bowl game. ... With games still to come against Miami and Notre Dame, a loss Saturday would all but guarantee there won't be another bowl game this season. ... After getting carved up by SMU's Kevin Jennings last week, the Stanford defense must do a better job against another dual-threat QB in Tommy Castellanos."
"The Seminoles started the season with a top-10 win over Alabama, but they fell from No. 7 to out of the AP Top 25 after starting ACC play with losses to Virginia, Miami and Pitt. ... They still have one of the top offenses in the nation, ranking third in yardage (536.5 per game) and fifth in scoring (44.2). .. Their 21 rushing touchdowns this season are tied for third in the FBS, while Stanford has allowed just five rushing touchdowns this season (tied for 22nd)."
"FSU has lost eight straight ACC games dating back to last year's win at Cal. ... Over the last three weeks, Stanford senior CJ Williams is second in the Power 4 in receptions and second in the ACC in receiving yards. ... FSU QB Tommy Castellanos leads the nation with an average of 15.87 yards per completion. ... Stanford QB Ben Gulbranson has completed 64.6% of his passes for 630 yards and three touchdowns in the two home wins."
Stanford (2-4, 1-2 ACC) returns home after its fourth road loss, holding a 2-0 record at Stanford Stadium with wins over Boston College and San Jose State. The Cardinal's defense was exposed by SMU and must contain dual-threat QB Tommy Castellanos to preserve any realistic bowl chances before upcoming games with Miami and Notre Dame. Florida State (3-3, 0-3 ACC) opened with a signature win over Alabama but dropped out of the AP Top 25 after ACC losses. FSU ranks third nationally in yardage and fifth in scoring, with 21 rushing touchdowns and a high yards-per-completion rate from Castellanos.
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