Bodog Beat

The rebirth of the Florida State Seminoles is nearly complete. (AP Images)

After two years in limbo, the Seminoles had a taste of success in 2008 at 8-4 (5-4-1 ATS), good enough for a share of the ACC Atlantic title and a spot in the Champs Sports Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers (7-5 SU, 5-6 ATS).

Wisconsin did some damage in the weakened Big Ten, posting the No. 25-ranked rushing offense in the FBS at 4.81 yards per attempt. But FSU was a shade better at 4.85 yards per carry, and the ‘Noles also bring a much better run defense to Orlando’s Citrus Bowl than the Badgers.

The pressing question with FSU is its offensive line. But given the overall depth and superiority of the ACC this year, Florida State could be a bargain as a 6-point favorite. Market reports had over 85 percent of bettors riding the Seminoles on Saturday.