Less than a week away!

Finally. The wait is almost over as college football returns this weekend, which is just another reason why I love the fall so much. As a big FSU fan, I don't really like that they have to play one of their biggest rivals the first week of the season. I'd rather them have a few games under their belt to play together and get into a rhythm, but Miami's in the same boat so it really doesn't matter. Trying to be as objective as possible and considering I never really liked FSU's chances to win this game for every start of Chris Rix's career as proof, I really think FSU will win. Weatherford was great in spring practices and that's carried over into this fall. Plus Miami is without their starting RB and top WR for the game due to suspension. Still, there are a few things I'd like to see from FSU in the game which would lead to an FSU victory.
1) More of what you see in the picture. There are some new faces on the D-line and they need to put Kyle Wright on his back during this game.
2) A break-out game from Chris Davis. So much talent and athleticism. Please put it all together this year, Chris! A good game at Miami would go a long way toward that.
3) A dominant Lawrence Timmons. In addition to stopping the running game, he'll probably be asked to cover Greg Olsen (UM's TE) at times too. Let's hope he shows the nation just how good he is with a dominant performance in the opener.
4) Room to run. I don't care if it's Booker or Antone Smith or WR's on reverses. Can we please gain a few yards on the ground this year?!

If these things happen, then FSU should be able to win this without it coming down to a last-minute field goal. Prediction: FSU 27 - Miami 13