Jordan Travis, Top Florida State vs. Virginia Tech Players to Watch – Week 6

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 1, 2023

The Florida State Seminoles (4-0) are in action on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET against the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-3) at Doak Campbell Stadium.

The Seminoles won 31-24 last time out when they faced the Clemson Tigers. The Hokies picked up a 38-21 win last time out against the Pittsburgh Panthers.

In that last outing for the Seminoles, Jordan Travis completed 21 of 37 passing attempts (56.8%) and totaled 289 yards through the air, connecting on two touchdown passes and one touchdown as a rusher. Trey Benson had seven rushing attempts and wound up with 25 yards while also hauling in three receptions for 50 yards. Johnny Wilson ended the contest with five catches for 94 yards.

For the Hokies in their last game, Kyron Drones completed 12 of 19 passing attempts (63.2%) and totaled 228 yards through the air, completing three touchdown passes and two touchdowns as a rusher. Bhayshul Tuten had 24 rushing attempts and wound up with 109 yards while also hauling in four receptions for 37 yards and one touchdown. Da’Quan Felton found paydirt once, and ended the contest with four catches for 81 yards.

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Florida State Players to Watch

  • This year, Travis has put up 1,018 passing yards (254.5 yards per game) while going 75-for-121 (62% completion percentage) and throwing 10 touchdowns and one interception. He has added 94 rushing yards on 23 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 23.5 yards per game.
  • Benson has run for a team-high 219 yards on 42 carries (54.8 yards per game) and four touchdowns. He also has 78 receiving yards on six catches (19.5 yards per game) .
  • Wilson has hauled in 16 passes for a team-best 303 yards. He averages 101 yards per game.
  • Keon Coleman has contributed with 256 yards (on 17 catches) and six touchdowns.
  • Jaheim Bell has caught 10 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 50.3 yards per game this year.

Virginia Tech Players to Watch

  • This year, Drones has collected 618 passing yards (123.6 yards per game) while going 53-for-94 (56.4% completion percentage) and throwing four touchdowns and one interception. He has tacked on 205 rushing yards on 62 carries with four touchdowns, averaging 41 yards per game.
  • Tuten has racked up a team-high 301 rushing yards (60.2 yards per game) and scored one touchdown. He has tacked on 12 catches for 132 yards (26.4 receiving yards per game) with two receiving touchdowns.
  • This season Felton has 14 catches and leads the team with 209 yards (52.3 per game) while hauling in two touchdowns.
  • Jaylin Lane has added 188 yards (on 12 catches) and three touchdowns.
  • Dae’Quan Wright has caught 12 passes for 157 yards, averaging 31.4 yards per game this year.

Virginia Tech Recent Stat Leaders

  • On defense, Harrison Saint Germain has helped set the tone with in the Hokies’ last three outings.
  • On defense, Stephen Gosnell has helped lead the charge for the Hokies in their last three games with .
  • Cole Nelson has amassed three tackles in the Hokies’ last three contests.
  • On defense, Da’Wain Lofton has compiled three tackles for the Hokies in their last three contests.

Florida State vs. Virginia Tech Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Florida State -23.5 -110 -110 52.5 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

Florida State Virginia Tech
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 43.3 (40) 24.8 (93)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 22.5 (31) 24.2 (67)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 3 (8) 6 (48)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 5 (99) 6 (76)

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