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FSU odds of winning the 2014 ACC were set at -350 with their odds of winning the 2015 College Football Championship at 3/1 (all odds courtesy of Ace Sportsbook.com here)
This Noles team should be every bit as good as last year’s, if not better. Returning are Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jameis Winston and a host of other standout talent.
Scout.com writes:
In terms of personnel, the Seminoles have issues, but few pressing enough to keep the team out of the inaugural College Football Playoff chase. The offense will again be borderline unstoppable. The top priority will be for Winston to develop chemistry with a retooled receiving corps that's going to miss WR Kelvin Benjamin. There's a key opening on the outside across from Rashad Greene, which seniors Christian Green and Jarred Haggins, and sophomores Jesus Wilson, Kermit Whitfield and Isaiah Jones are battling to fill.
Oddsmakers also have Florida State winning OVER 11 regular season games, priced at -240. A play on the UNDER does pay nearly 2/1 odds and there is certainly some degree of value.
Two games in which the Seminoles could be beaten include a game against Oklahoma State in Arlington and a final season hosting of a vastly improved Florida team. Games against Notre Dame and Clemson at home could prove to be a test as well.
- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com
