ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime Season 15 Episode 53 FSU at N.C. State
- October 6, 2012
As the college football season enters its 15th week, the excitement and the stakes just keep getting higher. This week, the spotlight turns to the Southeastern Conference as the Florida State Seminoles travel to take on the North Carolina State Wolfpack in an all-important conference showdown. This eagerly anticipated clash promises to be a high-scoring affair, as both teams feature dynamic offenses led by talented quarterbacks and explosive playmakers.
Florida State comes into the game with an impressive 9-1 record, including a perfect 6-0 mark in conference play. Led by star quarterback Jameis Winston, the Seminoles have been one of the most dominant teams in the country all season long. Winston, who won the Heisman Trophy last year as a freshman, has been just as impressive this year, completing 69 percent of his passes for 2,828 yards and 18 touchdowns. He'll be looking to add to those totals against a North Carolina State defense that has struggled at times this season, giving up 29 points per game.
Of course, Winston won't be the only weapon at Florida State's disposal. The Seminoles also boast a talented stable of running backs, including senior Karlos Williams, who has rushed for 609 yards and nine touchdowns this season. Meanwhile, wide receiver Rashad Greene has been one of the best in the nation, catching 76 passes for 1,047 yards and seven scores.
But while Florida State is certainly one of the top teams in the country, they won't have an easy time against a North Carolina State squad that has been tough at home all season. The Wolfpack enter the game with a 7-3 record, including a 3-3 mark in conference play. While they lost to Clemson and Boston College earlier in the season, they've rebounded with huge road wins against Syracuse and Wake Forest in their last two games.
The key for N.C. State will be their ability to slow down Florida State's potent offense. Led by senior linebacker Rodman Noel, who has 65 tackles and three interceptions this year, the Wolfpack will be looking to disrupt Winston and force turnovers. Meanwhile, on offense, they'll rely on the arm of quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who has thrown for 2,345 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.
Brissett will have plenty of weapons at his disposal, including running back Shadrach Thornton, who has rushed for 811 yards and nine touchdowns this season. And at wide receiver, the Wolfpack boast big-play threat Bryan Underwood, who has caught 42 passes for 580 yards and four scores.
With so much talent on both sides of the ball, this promises to be a thrilling game from start to finish. Fans can expect to see plenty of big plays, momentum swings, and tense moments as two of the conference's top teams battle it out for supremacy.
As always, ESPN will provide in-depth analysis and expert commentary throughout the game. Fans can tune in to hear from top analysts like Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler, as well as get updates and insights from sideline reporters and studio hosts. Whether you're a die-hard college football fan or just looking for some thrilling sports action, this game promises to deliver. So be sure to tune in and catch all the excitement of ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime's season 15 episode 53, as the Florida State Seminoles take on the North Carolina State Wolfpack.