Last year was spent in hell for Florida State head coach Mike Norvell. Following a historically great run at Memphis, Norvell arrived as a touted savior. However, rebellious and resentful players and COVID-19 blew up Norvell before he had a chance with the College Football odds. But Norvell did not take it lying down. Instead, he raided the transfer portal with gusto. Fans and gamblers believe that can make a difference in the season ahead. By contrast, Notre Dame has a vastly different roster that follows two consecutive playoff campaigns. Florida State could set a trap Sunday night.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Florida State Seminoles Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, September 5, 2021, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida |
| Notre Dame at Florida State TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | -7½ (-105) | 55½ (-110) | -300 |  |
| Florida State | +7½ (-115) | 55½ (-110) | +250 | |
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Florida State Seminoles SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, sharps see plenty of potential online wagering value with Florida State. Notre Dame is a consistent overlay because of its brand.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Overview
Now that quarterback Ian Book is gone, Wisconsin graduate transfer Jack Coan will command the 2021 offense. Coan completed nearly 70 percent of his attempts with the Badgers in 2019. Of great concern is that the Fighting Irish face significant losses on offense. Another challenge is the departure of defensive coordinator Clark Lea
Florida State Seminoles Team Overview
Second-year head coach Mike Norvell has gotten a pandemic mulligan for 2020. And it is well deserved. Last season Norvell was decimated by a perfect storm. Norvell was finally able to lead the Seminoles through a full month of spring practice for 2021. Norvell has a lot to fix and overcome at Florida State. Cause by FSU’s program being mired in dysfunction going back to the latter part of Jimbo Fisher’s tenure in 2017.
Also, Norvell replenished the roster by raiding the transfer portal. As a result, the Seminoles hope to improve from their 2020 record of 3–6.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Florida State Seminoles Against the Spread
- Notre Dame is 58% against the spread as a favorite
- On the road, the Fighting Irish are 58% on the board
- In away games, Notre Dame is 54% over the total
- As a favorite, the Fighting Irish are 50% over and under
- Florida State is 31% against the spread as an underdog
- The Seminoles are 41% on the board at Bobby Bowden Field
- In non-conference games, Florida State is just 10% vs. the line
- Florida State is 53% over the total in home games
- When getting points, the Seminoles are 71% over the total
- And then in non-conference games, Florida State is 90% over the total
- Notre Dame covered two of their most recent three games with Florida State
- The Fighting Irish and Seminoles are 3-0 over the total
- At Florida State, Notre Dame paid in two of their previous three visits
- The Fighting Irish and Seminoles are 2-1 over the total at Bobby Bowden Field
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Florida State Seminoles SBG Free Picks
On the whole, an eager Florida State team is getting plenty of points. Retooling Notre Dame is an expensive lay with the College Football odds.
Notre Dame at Florida State SBG Best Bet: Florida State Seminoles.