Florida State (1-8, 1-7 ACC) heads into a challenging away game against Notre Dame (7-1) as 25.5-point underdogs. The Seminoles are struggling, averaging just 14.4 points per game this season. Ahead of the matchup, they revealed an alternate uniform: gold helmets, white jerseys, and garnet pants. Historically, FSU has worn a variety of combinations in games against Notre Dame, including a classic gold-garnet-gold during their last encounter.

By the Numbers
  • Florida State averages 14.4 points per game this season, with an over/under of 7.5 for today's game.
  • FSU is tied for 1st nationally with five blocked kicks this season, including multiple games with one blocked kick.
State of Play
  • FSU has the most offensive line combinations in the country this season, starting eight different setups across nine games.
  • The team ranks 1st in the nation for net punting average at 46.23 yards, led by Alex Mastromanno's 49.3 average.
What's Next

If Florida State hopes to turn their season around, they need to clean up their performance against Notre Dame, targeting better offensive consistency. The game could redefine their approach as they look to regroup heading into the latter part of the season.

Bottom Line

Florida State's dire situation underscores the challenge they face against a strong Notre Dame team. An alternate uniform may offer a fresh start, but the focus needs to be on execution if they hope to improve from their current record.