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The Florida State Seminoles have lost 3 or more games but won 8 in each of its last 3 seasons. They did beat the Virginia Tech Hokies in the ACC Championship game, but lost in the Orange Bowl against Penn State.  Head coach Bobby Bowden has rough waters ahead of him with only 11 returnees, but the ability to improve is there as is always the case with all the Florida programs.

Drew Weatherford will lead the offense and he had a great season in 2005. He broke Philip Rivers' ACC freshman passing record by tossing for 3,208 yards and 18 touchdowns, and became the first freshman to lead the league in total offense. However, the Florida State Seminoles ground game was anemic (94 yards per game), which was the worst of Bowden's tenure. They pack a solid 1-2 punch with running backs Antone Smith and Lorenzo Booker, but the five guys back on the offensive line have to become more dominant if they're to do well. Look for a more balanced attack this season, and for the Seminoles to increase the 29 points per game they averaged a last year.

Revamping the defense is a standard chore for veteran defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews, but this season it will be even more difficult. Six of their top seven tacklers will be replaced by much younger talent. The skill is on hand though, so it will not take long for the defense to make their mark once again. Everyone knows Florida State is not solid in the kicking game, and the new kicker on the block is Gary Cismesia who had a brutal Orange Bowl. They are in need of some more help in the return game and until they find it expect the special teams stats to drop.

Even with only 11 guys coming back, there's plenty of veterans and talent on board. They have a very light schedule that gave them eight home games for the first time ever. All of the road games are winnable except for their season opener, so expect the Florida State Seminoles to compete to repeat as the ACC Atlantic Champs the whole season long, and possibly be in the hunt for the National Championship.