Florida State’s defensive line play was key to the Seminoles’ win over North Carolina on Saturday, writes Brendan Sonnone:

“But it’s not just the sack numbers that stand out. FSU was able to apply a steady dose of pressure on QB Sam Howell all evening, recording 20 QB Pressures (4th among all teams) on 47 drop backs. So Howell was pressured 42.5 percent of the time he dropped back to attempt a pass. The Seminoles only blitzed 34 percent of the time, so pressure was applied primarily by the defensive front. And this was reflected in the TruMedia (via PFF) Pass Rush Rate metric as the Seminoles controlled the line of scrimmage on pass rushes 60.4 percent of the time (7th nationally).”

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Brendan Sonnone uses TruMedia’s college football research site to dig into how Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis has struggled in pass-likely situations:

“Per TruMedia (via PFF), Travis is 9 of 11 for 162 yards and a touchdown when FSU is in standard or short-yardage situations. Basically, situations where a run is likely or plausible. That gives him a Passer Rating of 235.5, which is 3rd nationally.

However, on likely passing downs or high-probability passing downs, Travis is 17 of 33 with a touchdown, two interceptions and has 264 passing yards. His 116.6 Passer Rating on passing downs is 58th nationally, well below average.”

Full article: 24/7 Sports

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