Clemson Football: 5 Storylines to Watch vs. Florida State 2019

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 14: James Blackman #1 of the Florida State Seminoles walks off the field between Dontae Lucas #55 and Adarius Dent #84 after the end of a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

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TALLAHASSEE, FL – OCTOBER 27: A group of Clemson Tigers defenders make a tackle for loss against Jacques Patrick #9 of the Florida State Seminoles in the third quarter of the game at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. Clemson won 59-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

5. It’s still a rivalry game

Despite the fact that Florida State is just 3-2 to begin the season and the Seminoles seemingly have no direction as a program, this is still a rivalry game.

The Tigers and Seminoles have been rivals since Florida State came to the ACC a few decades ago. The rivalry was amplified over the course of the 2011-16 seasons where the winner of these matchups went on to win the ACC Atlantic, the conference and compete nationally.

Even though the game has lost some its shine, it’s still a rivalry game and should be treated as such.

Florida State didn’t mind blowing the doors off of Clemson football in the 1990s and 2000s when the Tigers were down as a program. The favor can be returned Saturday afternoon in Death Valley.

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