College Football Labor Day War between FSU and Miami

The Florida State Seminoles and the Miami Hurricanes will face-off Monday night.

And when they do, here are just three questions that this NCAA College Football game may answer.

Will the commitment of the Florida State Seminoles to the running game pay off?

Since the end of last season, the Florida State Seminoles have focused their attention on bolstering their 109th-ranked rushing offense. Miami's formidable front seven will provide a stern test for an FSU offensive line that not only is healthy but is more comfortable with second-year coach Mark McHale's zone-blocking scheme.

Tailbacks Lorenzo Booker (right) and Antone Smith will be critical to the Seminoles' success. In the last 19 FSU-Miami meetings, the team with the most rushing yards has won 16.

Can the Florida State Seminoles exploit the rebuilding offense of the Miami Hurricanes and get Miami QB, Kyle Wright, in trouble?

The Seminoles sacked Wright nine times during their 10-7 victory last season, with future NFL first-round picks Brodrick Bunkley and Kamerion Wimbley providing a significant push.

Now FSU returns only three starters from its front seven and lacks a proven pass-rushing threat off the edge. If the Seminoles resort to blitzing linebackers and defensive backs, the Hurricanes could make big plays.

Which special-teams unit affect this NCAA College Football game on Monday night?

No rivalry can match FSU-Miami when it comes to decisive special-teams moments. The Hurricanes return kicker Jon Peattie and punter Brian Monroe, are coming off subpar seasons, as is Seminoles kicker Gary Cismesia.

The Florida State Seminoles travel to Miami on Labor Day hoping to repeat last year’s Labor Day win over the Miami Hurricanes. Can the Seminoles beat the Hurricanes again or will the University of Miami avenge last year’s loss to Florida State? Here are the odds from Sports Interaction.

Florida State Seminoles +3.5 (-110)

Miami Hurricanes -3.5 (-110)