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Florida State vs. Ole Miss primer: Heisman hopefuls lead the way

Is there a better way to wrap up Kickoff Week than a matchup between No. 4 Florida State and No. 11 Ole Miss on Monday night (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)? Both teams are coming off appearances in a New Year’s Six bowl, and both, led by Heisman Trophy hopefuls, are hungry for more this year.

Who has the edge? ESPN staff writers Jared Shanker and Greg Ostendorf break down the game and share their predictions.

How to beat Florida State

Eventually, Deondre Francois might prove he’s capable of beating teams with his arm the same way Jameis Winston did, but for now, every defensive game plan against the Seminoles focuses on stopping Dalvin Cook.