Staff Predictions: Florida State Seminoles vs. Clemson Tigers

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FSU leads the ACC and ranks 14th in FBS in pass defense, allowing opponents 170 yards per game.

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On Saturday night at 7:30 p.m., the Florida State Seminoles (4-2, 2-2) will face the Clemson Tigers (6-0, 4-0) at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.

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The Seminoles will attempt to end Clemson's six-game winning streak against FSU.

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In face-to-face contests, FSU leads the series 20-14.

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Florida State ranks first in the ACC and 14th in the FBS in pass defense

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The Noles allow only 170.3 passing yards per game

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FSU also leads the ACC with 14.4 yards per pass completion and is the ACC's No.

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Since the start of the 2012 season, Clemson is 98-3 against unranked opponents.

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FSU is currently a 3.5-point underdog to the Tigers, with the over/under set at 51 points.

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