Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher has high praise for Duke, calling the Blue Devils a huge challenge.
“We’ll have to bring our A game,” Fisher said. “Coach (David) Cutcliffe has done a tremendous job with those guys. He has them playing tremendous football. They are very sound, very good players, dynamic explosion on offense, defense, cause a lot of problems, different blitz packages, pressures. Do a great job in special teams.”
Duke, at 6-2, is eligible for a bowl for the first time since 1994.
“The quarterback is outstanding, two receivers do a superb job.” Fisher said. “It’s not just one player. I think it’s they’re whole team. They are a very sound team.”
Fisher expects to see a stronger team than the one the Seminoles beat 41-16 last year. “They’re playing better overall as a team and have better confidence.”