Florida State will be missing linebacker Terrance Smith and cornerback Tyler Hunter against Georgia Tech on Saturday.
Coach Jimbo Fisher announced Friday that the two would not play against the Yellow Jackets, who have lost five straight games after starting the season 2-0. Smith is out because of an ankle injury and Hunter will miss the game due to a concussion.
Saturday will be the third game Smith has missed in 2015. He's got 16 tackles in four games and 3.5 tackles for a loss. Hunter has played in all six of Florida State's games in 2015 with one start and has 20 tackles and an interception.
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Florida State is undefeated, largely in part to the strength of its turnover margin. The Seminoles haven't committed an offensive turnover yet this season. Its rush defense has also been a factor as well. FSU's opponents, per Warchant.com, are averaging less than 3.5 yards a carry and the Seminoles have given up one rushing touchdown in the first six games.
Yes, this is where we have our obligatory mention that Georgia Tech runs the triple option. Run defense will be very important on Saturday if Florida State wants to stay undefeated.
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