Florida State vs Stanford Picks and Predictions for Saturday, October 18, 2025

By: David Anicetti Updated 10/17/2025, 09:24 PM ET

The Florida State Seminoles visit the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday at Stanford Stadium in Stanford. Kickoff is 8:30 PM ET on ESPN. Florida State lost 34–31 to Pitt and is 3–3 overall, 0–3 in the ACC. Stanford lost 34–10 at SMU and is 2–4, 1–2 in the ACC. Score the winning TD with our free college football picks.

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Florida State Preview

Quarterback Tommy Castellanos has 1,120 yards passing with 6 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 61% passing. Running back Gavin Sawchuk leads the ground game with 281 yards and 6 touchdowns on 53 carries. Receiver Duce Robinson has 23 catches for 433 yards and 3 touchdowns, including a 69-yard catch earlier this season.

Florida State has dropped three close games in a row, losing each by one score. The defense is led by Earl Little Jr. with 35 tackles and Clay Patterson with 3 sacks. Defensive back Jerry Wilson has 2 interceptions. Kicker Jake Weinberg has made all 27 extra points and 5 of 6 field goals.

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Stanford Preview

Quarterback Ben Gulbranson has 1,167 yards passing with 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions completing 60% of his passes. Running back Micah Ford leads with 347 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Bryce Farrell is the top receiver with 18 catches for 346 yards and a score, while Sam Roush has 10 catches for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Stanford has allowed 14 sacks and has struggled to sustain long drives. On defense, linebacker Matt Rose leads the team with 40 tackles, and defensive lineman Clay Patterson has 3 sacks. Collin Wright has the team’s only interception. Kicker Emmet Kenney is 7-for-9 on field goals and perfect on extra points.

Florida State vs Stanford Prediction

Florida State has moved the ball well with Castellanos and Sawchuk running the offense. Stanford’s defense has not stopped the run, the offense has failed to protect the quarterback, which gives Florida State the advantage. The Seminoles will avoid turnovers, control the second half, and end their losing streak. Final Score Prediction: Florida State Seminoles wins and covers ATS 35-17.