Florida State at Clemson

Florida State was supposed to be on an uptick, but the defense has been a no-show for the entire season. The ‘Noles have been scorched for 26+ in six of seven FBS games. When they have faced a competent defense, it has slowed them down as well and they stand at 2-6 ATS on the season - disappointing and under-achieving. There was no question that the Tigers’ defense alone would keep them in games, but the offense is catching up as the Tigers are off of their three best performances of the season - all in their last three games. This suddenly makes them a very dangerous team. The Tigers control their own destiny in the ACC Atlantic by virtue of a 25-7 head-to-head win over Boston College, who is tied at the top with the Tigers at 3-2. The Tigers become bowl eligible with a win here, but overall they are playing their best football of the season, and the same can't be said for Florida State. I'm going with Clemson in this one.