TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher isn't sure it'll be a shootout even though there should be plenty of points scored this weekend when the Seminoles host Maryland.
The Terrapins (2-4, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) scored 45 points in a loss Saturday to Clemson while Florida State (3-3, 1-2) ) is averaging nearly 34 points a game in ACC play.
Maryland comes to Tallahassee with a new starter at quarterback who is a dangerous runner and capable passer. Sophomore C.J. Brown ran for 162 yards and threw three touchdown passes in the 56-45 loss to No. 8 Clemson.
Florida State's defense has allowed an average of just under 30 points a game in ACC play while Maryland has given up an average of almost 34 points in conferen