BYU football gameday: Florida State (1-1) at No. 7 BYU (2-0)

Parly cloudy, about 80 degrees at game time.

Saturday, 5 p.m., Edwards Stadium

Grass surface, Provo

TV: VS Radio: 1160AM, 102.7 FM

THE STAKES

For FLORIDA ST. ... The Seminoles can salvage their season with a victory today and jump back into the national spotlight.

For BYU ... This is the Cougars' last chance to make a statement against a BCS opponent during the regular season. A loss would knock BYU out of the top 10 and ruin any hopes for a dream season.

THE TRENDS

For FLORIDA ST. ... The 'Noles haven't had a 10-win season since 2003 and they haven't won an ACC championship since 2005.

For BYU ... The Cougars are 7-1 in home-openers since 2001 but they have just a 4-8 record all-time against teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference.

THE EDGE

FLORIDA ST. will win if ... it can force turnovers, get pressure on Max Hall and establish a running game.

BYU will win if ... it can get an early lead on the Seminoles and take advantage of a defensive secondary that has given up a lot of big plays.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Max Hall, BYU: Another good outing today by the Cougar quarterback, against an ACC foe, and he could solidify himself as a Heisman Trophy candidate. Hall is putting up impressive numbers but says he only cares about victories.

KEY MATCHUP

FSU's defensive line vs. BYU's offensive line: For the Seminoles, putting pressure on Hall is crucial. If they can disrupt the Cougars' passing game, it would help a struggling defensive secondary. BYU is thin, depth-wise, on the offensive line and needs to stay healthy.

INJURY REPORT

Florida St.: Defensive end Justin Mincey (knee), who missed the first two games, will be sidelined.

BYU: Safety Scott Johnson (concussion) is possible. Running back Harvey Unga (hamstring) will play. Left guard Braden Hansen (knee) is out 1-3 weeks

NEXT UP

BYU entertains Colorado State in its conference-opener next Saturday. Florida State hosts South Florida.

SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Time (TV)

Sept. 5 vs. Oklahoma W, 14-13

Sept. 12 at Tulane W, 54-3

Sept. 19 Florida St. 5 p.m. (VS)

Sept. 26 Colorado St. 4 p.m. (mtn.)

Oct. 2 Utah St. 7 p.m. (mtn.)

Oct. 10 at UNLV 8 p.m. (mtn.)

Oct. 17 at San Diego St. 4 p.m. (mtn.)

Oct. 24 TCU 5:30 p.m. (VS)

Nov. 7 at Wyoming noon (mtn.)

Nov. 14 at New Mexico noon (mtn.)

Nov. 21 Air Force 1:30 p.m. (CBS C)

Nov. 28 Utah 3 p.m. (CBS C, mtn.)