The Daily Nole — Nov. 6, 2017: FSU Opens as 19-Point Underdog to Clemson

It’s Monday, Florida State fans. For those of you returning to work, keep it here for the latest in FSU athletics. The news and notes section of this post will be updated throughout the day.

Lead Story

Florida State will be a hefty underdog against Clemson on Saturday.

According to Vegas Insider, the Seminoles open as a 19-point underdog. As of 9 a.m. EST on Monday, that line had shrunk to 17.5.

Clemson will look to beat FSU for the third time in a row, which it did from 2005-07. If the Tigers were to cover the current spread against 3-5 FSU, it would be the largest margin of victory over FSU since winning at home in 2005, 35-14. Clemson is 8-7 in its last 15 games against the Seminoles.

Between the Lines

FSU men’s tennis wrapped up the ITA National Fall Championship on Sunday. FSU softball scrimmaged itself and Pensacola State College. FSU volleyball fell to Pittsburgh in straight sets. FSU women’s basketball beat Columbus State in an exhibition, 102-49.

On the Agenda

FSU men’s tennis will participate in the USTA Pro Circuit on Monday. FSU cross country will host the FSU Invitational.

News and Notes

The Nov. 18 contest between FSU and Delaware State will kick off at noon EST and will air on Raycom Sports Network.

FSU running back Cam Akers was named ACC Rookie of the Week and ACC Offensive Back of the Week after a career-day in Saturday’s win over Syracuse.

FSU soccer opens the NCAA Tournament at home on Friday against Ole Miss.

FSU tackle Josh Ball has been accused of dating violence, according to a report from the Tampa Bay Times.

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