re: Is it too early to talk about the matchup with FSU?

Agree on this. I’d lean toward a 10-14 point LSU win. I’ll also add the unproven head coach, Florida State’s lack of prominent recruiting will catch up, and the talent gap is truly immense, despite folks clamoring at a good portal haul. There aren’t any Perkins or Campbell level player on that roster. Two of the top at their positions in their draft class. Verse is certainly a first round talent but there are tiers. State can’t match LSU in coaching or talent. LSU uses this game as a launching pad toward a legitimate playoff push.