DJ Uiagalelei talks about his first start at FSU and the game against Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland
DJ Uiagalelei talks about his first start at FSU and the game against Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland
Kirk Herbstreit may be an enemy in the eyes of Florida State football fans, but he is looking forward to watching their running game in the 2024 season opener against Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland.
In his pregame play recommendation on ESPN’s “College GameDay,” the former Ohio State quarterback said he will look for new FSU quarterback DJ Uiagalelei to utilize the running game to facilitate long, play-action passes.
“I think (Georgia Tech QB) Haynes King can hang with (running back) Jamal Haynes, but I think Florida State wins this game,” Herbstreit said.
Former Alabama coach Nick Saban said the Yellow Jackets should be able to run the ball and limit turnovers. “I think they play a little better defense, but I think Florida State’s defense is too big,” Saban said.
Desmond Howard agreed. “I just think Florida State is way too big for Georgia Tech on both sides of the ball,” said the former Heisman Trophy winner from Michigan. “It’s going to be an exciting game.”
Pat McAfee said he was inclined to pick Georgia Tech as the winner “because there was some jerk in the hotel who was a Florida State fan.” But talk of FSU during the offseason, along with “when I saw those warm-up clips of their behavior,” led him to say, “I’m giving the Seminoles a clear edge.”
The guest picker was WWE wrestler Sheamus, a Dublin native who had a soft spot for Georgia Tech punter David Shanahan, himself a native of Ireland. “The thing is, this country is built on underdog stories, and Georgia Tech is an underdog,” Sheamus said. “I wouldn’t be allowed back into the country if I didn’t pick Georgia Tech.”
FSU and Georgia Tech are on ESPN.
College GameDay Tips: Florida State vs. Georgia Tech
This is how the College GameDay team predicted the Florida State vs. Georgia Tech game:
- Nick Saban: FSU
- Kirk Herbstreit: FSU
- Pat McAfee: FSU
- Desmond Howard: FSU
- WWE Superstar Sheamus: Georgia Tech
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