Florida State Seminoles vs Louisville Cardinals
Florida State Seminoles3-2
Louisville Cardinals2-3Louisville hosts Florida State in an ACC Friday night game at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, with the Cardinals favored despite dropping two straight and FSU riding a two-game winning streak.
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- Louisville is the -3.5 favorite; the fair price in the markets has the Cardinals at -163.
- Florida State is 3-2 on the year; Louisville is 2-3, with losses in their last two.
- Both teams have faced SMU: Florida State lost, Louisville won, making that the cleanest head-to-head form comparison available.
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The fair price in the markets has Louisville at -163 and Florida State at +162. On BettorEdge, you name your price and find someone to take the other side, no built-in vig cutting into your value. Post your number on either side and let the community meet you.
The Matchup: Trending in Opposite Directions
Florida State has won two straight and is scoring 33.2 points per game while allowing 21.6, numbers that paint a defense tightening up after an ugly loss at Alabama. Louisville is putting up 38.6 points per game but surrendering 29.2, and back-to-back losses to Wake Forest at home and at NC State on the road have the Cardinals looking shaky heading into this game. The common-opponent read says something: Florida State fell to SMU 24-27, while Louisville beat that same SMU team 41-31.
Recent Meetings and Props Worth Watching
Over the last eight seasons, Florida State leads this series, winning three of the last five meetings including a 16-6 result in December 2023. The most recent game at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium went Florida State's way as well, 35-31 in 2022. On the props board, Lincoln Kienholz has a rushing yards line of 45.5 with the over priced at -300, signaling strong market conviction he goes over. Tre Richardson's receiving yards line sits at 55.5 with the under at -106, a much closer call worth monitoring before kickoff Friday.
How to play it
The common-opponent edge and FSU's current form make the +3.5 worth a serious look at the fair market price of +162. On props, the Kienholz rushing line is priced as near certainty, so the real value question is whether that -300 juice is worth fading on the under at 45.5.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs New Mexico StateW 34-17
- vs SMUL 24-27
- at AlabamaL 36-50
- vs Central ArkansasW 34-7
- vs VirginiaW 38-7
Went 5-7 in 2025. Current streak: W2.
- vs Ole MissL 38-41
- vs VillanovaW 59-13
- vs SMUW 41-31
- vs Wake ForestL 27-30
- at NC StateL 28-31
Went 9-4 in 2025. Current streak: L2.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- SMUFlorida State: L 24-27Louisville: W 41-31
Matchup history
Florida State Seminoles and Louisville Cardinals last played on Saturday, Dec 2, 2023, when the Florida State Seminoles won 16–6. Over the last 5 meetings: Florida State Seminoles 3, Louisville Cardinals 2.
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Preseason scouting report
Louisville Cardinals
- New co-defensive coordinators in Steve Ellis (Louisville DB Coach) and Mark Ivey (Louisville DL/LB Coach)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. Ohio State transfer Lincoln Kienholz is expected to start (139 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs)
- The RB duo of Isaac Brown (884 yards, 7 TDs) and Keyjuan Brown (704 yards, 6 TDs) return
- All three starting WRs and starting TE from last season are gone. Projected starters at WR include returner TreyShaun Hurry (122 yards, 1 TD), Florida State transfer Lawayne McCoy (396 yards, 3 TDs), and Vanderbilt transfer Tre Richardson (806 yards, 7 TDs). The projected starter at TE is Tulsa transfer Brody Foley (528 yards, 7 TDs)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Florida State Seminoles vs Louisville Cardinals start?+
Florida State Seminoles at Louisville Cardinals kicks off Friday, Oct 9, 7:00 PM ET at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Florida State Seminoles vs Louisville Cardinals?+
The Louisville Cardinals are favored at -178 on the moneyline on BettorEdge and -3.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Florida State Seminoles vs Louisville Cardinals?+
The spread is Louisville Cardinals -3.5, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Florida State and Louisville's records in 2026?+
The Florida State Seminoles are 3-2 and the Louisville Cardinals are 2-3 this season. Florida State is scoring 33.2 points a game and allowing 21.6; Louisville is scoring 38.6 and allowing 29.2.
When did Florida State and Louisville last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Dec 2, 2023, when Florida State Seminoles won 16-6 at Bank of America Stadium. Over the last 5 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Florida State has won 3 and Louisville 2.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book, currently leaning toward the Louisville Cardinals. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Friday, Oct 9, 7:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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