Week 4\u2019s FSU\/Clemson tilt will tell us a ton about both team\u2019s true forecasts for 2011. The Seminoles were hyped as a national title contender until Oklahoma took them down. A loss to Clemson would shift them from a powerhouse to an also-ran in two weeks. <\/p>\n
NCAAF Week 4: Florida State vs Clemson<\/strong> Clemson, meanwhile, can establish itself as a true contender by taking down a highly ranked school. This is a biggie.<\/p>\n (11) Florida State Seminoles (2-1)<\/strong><\/p>\n The home loss to No. 1 Oklahoma was tough to swallow for Florida State on multiple levels. The Seminoles had a golden opportunity to climb the national rankings and enter the BCS title discussion with a home matchup against the country\u2019s top-ranked team.<\/p>\n The Seminoles\u2019 top-five defense really came to play. It made the high-octane Sooners look pretty ordinary, holding them to 23 points and just 310 total yards while picking Landry Jones off twice.<\/p>\n But the good news ended there. E.J. Manuel, the supposed successor to Christian Ponder, threw two interceptions before getting knocked out of the game with a shoulder injury. Redshirt freshman Clint Trickett stepped in and wasn\u2019t much better, though he did throw a touchdown pass. With Manuel likely out this week, the Seminoles will turn to Trickett again.<\/p>\n The youngster kinda, sorta held his own at home against Oklahoma. But what will Trickett do when he visits the hostile Clemson environment known as Death Valley?<\/p>\n (21) Clemson Tigers (3-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n Clemson is rapidly ascending the national rankings after an impressive 3-0 start to the season. But bettors should remember that, even though Auburn was ranked, a win over last year\u2019s national champs at home wasn\u2019t the feat it was hyped to be. Auburn is clearly nowhere near the team it was a year ago. Clemson had no business losing that game. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n The big question this week is whether or not the Tigers\u2019 surprisingly dominant offense \u2013 ranked ninth in the nation so far \u2013 will keep up the good work against an elite defense like FSU\u2019s. Also, can the Tigers improve on the 419 yards per game they\u2019ve allowed so far?<\/p>\n The pick:<\/strong><\/p>\n My first reaction is to pounce on the UNDER for this game. Quarterback Tajh Boyd and tailback Andre Ellington have looked great for Clemson so far but I don\u2019t think many of us would\u2019ve said at the start of 2011 that Clemson\u2019s offense was better than Oklahoma\u2019s. FSU\u2019s outstanding defense should keep Clemson in check.<\/p>\n On the flip side, I have serious doubts about the Seminoles\u2019 ability to move the ball this week. A redshirt freshman quarterback on the road in an extremely unfriendly environment is a recipe for a disaster. Even if Manuel plays instead of Trickett, he looked bad last week. I like Clemson to win at home \u2013 but not in a shootout.<\/p>\n Florida State vs Clemson prediction: <\/strong>Clemson 24, Florida State 14<\/p>\n Money Line: Clemson -135 The 2011 CFB Season is finally here. Welcome to the CappersPicks.com college football weekly predictions pages! We KNOW you will find our FREE weekly college football picks<\/strong><\/a>, tips, betting advice, strategies, CFB gambling articles and more to help you become the best College football bettor on your block!! <\/p>\n FSU Seminoles vs. Clemson Tigers this week. 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\nDate: <\/strong>Saturday, September 24, 2011
\nVenue: <\/strong>Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina
\nBroadcast: <\/strong>ESPN
\nFlorida State Seminoles at Clemson Tigers Betting Lines from Sportsbook.com<\/strong>
\nMoney Line: <\/strong>Florida State +115, Clemson -135
\nSpread: <\/strong>Clemson -2
\nOver\/Under: <\/strong>50<\/p>\n
\nSpread: Clemson -2
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