Stanford will be forced to throw early, paving the way for a big game from Ben Gulbranson.
Naessens' prediction: Stanford will be forced to throw early, paving the way for a big game from Ben Gulbranson.The Florida State Seminoles travel to Northern California to take on the Stanford Cardinal in tonight's ACC showdown.
Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET from Stanford Stadium, with the game airing on ESPN.The Seminoles allow just 78 rushing yards per game, forcing opponents to attack downfield, where they’ve given up 11 passing touchdowns and an average of 11.8 yards per completion. Gulbranson has quietly found his rhythm, throwing for 225+ yards in three straight games, and he’ll likely surpass 35 attempts here with Stanford playing catch-up. Yes, the Cardinal offensive line has struggled, allowing over three sacks per game, but that only increases the chance of quick throws and big-yardage opportunities once protection breaks down. With FSU expected to build an early lead, Gulbranson should have every opportunity to pile up passing yards against a secondary that tends to soften late.Micah Ford has cleared his rushing yards prop in four of his six previous games, but the game script and the stout Seminoles' front seven will likely stymie the Toms River product.Sam Roush has scored touchdowns in two of his previous three games and meets a Florida State stop unit that’s already allowed 11 through the air. The Seminoles have failed to cover the spread in three straight. Stanford is 2-0 straight up and 1-1-0 ATS at home, and covering -17.5 points is a big ask on the road for FSU.Florida State will win by dominating time of possession and exploiting Stanford’s weak passing defense while controlling the trenches.FSU should win this game, but the Seminoles are 0-3-0 ATS in their last three. Stanford has scored 30+ in both home games and should score enough against the Seminoles to cover as massive underdogs.Both offenses have upside. They also face defenses that don’t get many stops.Florida State has only covered the spread in four of its last 11 games . Find more: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Prior to joining Covers in 2022, Phil Naessens spent 38 years as a resident tennis pro in Las Vegas, Mykonos, and Corfu, Greece. He’s the past host of the Phil Naessens Show , and currently hosts the Crush and Rush Tennis Podcast. Phil is the author of the Betting 101 series and has written for numerous publications, including Advance Local, SB Nation, FanSided, and Lenny Melnick Fantasy Sports. His favorite sports to bet on are tennis, MLB, WNBA, Euro men’s and women’s hoops, NCAA sports, NFL, and the NBA. Phil has numerous betting accounts in the US and Europe, and his best advice is to line shop for the best value possible.Oct 18, 2025If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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