All season long, the Florida State Seminoles have struggled to contain the run when going against ACC opponents, and it does not get easier with the Seminoles traveling to Hard Rock Stadium to take on the Miami Hurricanes.
Heading into the game Saturday, the Seminoles' defense gives up 176 rushing yards per game, which ranks as No. 105 in the country, making them one of the worst run defensive units in college football. The team also gives up 5.1 yards per carry, ranking last in the conference.
Last weekend, the Seminoles' defense was torched all night long by Louisville tailback Isaac Brown. He set a new career-high after recording 235 yards on the ground across 17 carries, while averaging 13.8 yards per rush and two scores. The Cardinals' offense racked up a ridiculous 397 total yards on the ground on 43 carries.
The Seminoles gave up multiple big chunk plays, including a 97-yard rushing touchdown, a 68-yard rushing touchdown, and a 44-yard rushing touchdown.
Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson is going to try to exploit that weakness, with the Hurricanes having one of the best rushing attacks in the conference.
Star-studded running back Mark Fletcher headlines the group with 307 yards on the ground across 52 carries, while adding five touchdowns. Backup running backs Javian Mallory and Chris Wheatley-Humphrey also have over 100 yards rushing.
If the Seminoles defense plays the way they played against Louisville, Fletcher will have a field day on Saturday night. Will the Hurricanes' rushing attack be too much for the Seminoles' defense? Let us know down below in the comment section.
