Florida State to face Central Arkansas in football matchup

Florida State University is set to face the University of Central Arkansas in a non-conference football matchup in Tallahassee. The game features a notable connection between the head coaches, Nathan Brown and Mike Norvell, who were former teammates at Central Arkansas. During the 2005 season, Brown served as the Bears' quarterback and threw two touchdown passes to Norvell, who was a wide receiver.

Florida State enters the matchup with a 1-2 record, while Central Arkansas holds a 2-2 record. According to FanDuel, the Seminoles are favored by 45.5 points, with an over/under set at 62.5. Coach Norvell has emphasized the importance of using such matchups to provide playing opportunities for depth players and freshmen.