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2023 college football conference championship week picks and predictions

By Evan Ertel

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks scrambling with the ball looks to pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks scrambling with the ball looks to pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Wide Receiver Keon Coleman #4 of the Florida State Seminoles
TALLAHASSEE, FL – NOVEMBER 11: Wide Receiver Keon Coleman #4 of the Florida State Seminoles runs after a catch during the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. The 4th ranked Seminoles defeated the Hurricanes 27-20. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

ACC: No. 14 Louisville vs. No. Florida State (-2.5) (O/U 47.5)

Evan: My heart hurts for Jordan Travis. Just a brutal thing to happen at that point of the season, and FSU is being punished already by everyone for having a backup. At this point, we should be looking at past performance, not future projections. Louisville got handled by Kentucky, so I am definitely not convinced the Cardinals are actually good. Florida State -2.5

Justin: If Louisville hadn’t crapped the bed last week, I’d feel confident picking them to win this game and it wouldn’t be an upset. They did though, and that makes me pause. I’m hesitantly going with my gut that Louisville is still just better than FSU without their starting quarterback. Louisville +2.5

Ethan: Is Louisville good? Is Florida State limited without its starting quarterback? I don’t really know what to make of either of these ACC teams, so I’m just rolling with the Cardinals. For the heck of it. Louisville +2.5

John: Florida State has battled valiantly without their starting QB. Losing Jordan Travis still makes me worry about them as they take on this Louisville team in the ACC championship though. Being able to get an easy win against North Alabama probably helps Tate Rodemaker, and they looked good against Florida last week while Louisville lost their rivalry game. I’m going out on a limb and choosing FSU to cover. Florida State-2.5

Ryan: Florida State has the better roster and the better coach. I think they get out of there with a win by a field goal or two. Florida State -2.5

Andrew: there are some rumors about Tate Rodemaker being concussed, but I don’t know how legit that is. And overall, I just trust Mike Norvell to find a way. Florida State -2.5

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