ESPN's College GameDay Picks Florida State vs. Clemson

With Florida State heading to Death Valley, here's how College GameDay picked the Seminoles against the Tigers.

Florida State travels to Death Valley on Saturday to take on the Clemson Tigers. For the Seminoles, this in an opportunity to snap a seven-game losing streak. As the No. 4 team in the country, they're a big threat to Clemson, but playing them at their place will be no easy task for the Seminoles.

Clemson has practically owned the ACC for the past near decade, however, that could flip around very soon. Florida State's recent emergence both in the transfer portal and recruiting under Mike Norvell's leadership is very promising for both now and the future in Tallahassee.

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This game could act as a signal. The Seminoles nearly got the Tigers last year, but fell short. This could be the year they knock off Clemson and re-take the ACC. This could be a huge step towards winning the conference this season, which could then help boost them potentially into the College Football Playoffs.

Florida State is just a two-point favorite. They struggled with Boston College at its place, and they're traveling to a much more difficult place to play against a better team.

With College Gameday traveling to the Notre Dame vs. Ohio State game this weekend, Vince Vaughn was selected as the guest picker, as he's an avid Fighting Irish fan. 

This game, as mentioned, is projected to be a close one. Here's how the College GameDay crew picked Florida State against Clemson.

Desmond Howard: FSU

Pat McFee: Clemson

Vince Vaughn: FSU

Lee Corso: FSU

Kirk Herbstreit: FSU

The picks mostly favor Florida State, though McAfee likes Clemson in Death Valley "at any time of the day." He believes Clemson will remain on top of the ACC.

All of the panelists expect Clemson to play a close game and play "inspired football," but believe Jordan Travis and the Seminoles are going to be able to pull this one out.

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