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Ousmane Kromah Key to Florida State’s Chances vs. Virginia

Florida State heads into its upcoming matchup carrying a 2-2 overall record and a 0-1 conference standing, relying heavily on ground production spearheaded by running back Ousmane Kromah. Kromah has accumulated 397 rushing yards, five scores, and an average of 6.20 yards per attempt, placing him third within the ACC and 18th nationwide.

Opposing them is a Virginia squad standing at 3-1 overall and 1-0 in league play, featuring a defense rated inside the national top 20 across multiple metrics including overall, passing, and scoring defense, alongside ranking fifth in interceptions. Although the Cavaliers surrender roughly 116 rushing yards per game and 3.43 yards per carry, they conceded 247 yards and three touchdowns on the ground during a 38-27 defeat against West Virginia, pointing to potential vulnerability.

Seminoles coach Mike Norvell and his backfield will need to lean on Kromah, backed by contributions from Quintrevion Wisner, while quarterback Ashton Daniels has chipped in four rushing scores. To spark the passing game and create opportunities for wideouts like Duce Robinson and Michai Danzy, Florida State must first establish its rushing attack against a unit that allows them to enter this home contest as 1.5-point underdogs.

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