BYU football gameday

Today, 1:30 p.m. MT

Doak Campbell Stadium (82,300)

Surface: Natural Grass

City: Tallahassee, Fla.

TV: ESPNU

Radio: KSL 1160 AM, 102.7 FM

Weather: Partly cloudy, 93 degrees

THE STAKES:

For Florida State ... The Seminoles are looking to rebound from an awful road performance against Oklahoma.

For BYU ... The Cougars are looking to rebound from an awful road performance against Air Force.

THE TRENDS

For Florida State ... The Seminoles are 3-0 all-time against BYU.

For BYU ... The Cougars haven't defeated an Atlantic Coast Conference team on the road since 2000, when they won at Virginia in overtime.

THE EDGE

Florida State will win if .... Quarterback Christian Ponder can exploit the BYU defense like he did last year, picking up first downs with his arm and his feet.

BYU will win if ... The Cougars can contain Ponder, the offense can find balance through the air and on the ground, and can avoid turnovers.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Jake Heaps, BYU: While Riley Nelson will start, Heaps is expected to see significant playing time. Can he take advantage of holes in the 'Noles' secondary?

KEY MATCHUP

BYU'S DEFENSE VS. FLORIDA STATE'S OFFENSE: Last year, Ponder had his way with the Cougar defense as FSU converted 12-of-15 third-down attempts. Can BYU's 'D' do a better job of containing Ponder today?

INJURY REPORT

Florida State: Left tackle Andrew Datko did not practice early in the week but he is expected to play.

BYU: Linebacker Brandon Ogletree sprained the MCL in his knee against Air Force and is questionable. If Ogletree isn't able to play, either Aveni Leung-Wai or Austen Jorgensen will start.

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