ACC Football Spring Preview Top 10 questions and storylines

ACC Football Spring Preview: Top 10 questions and storylines

Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) and head coach Dabo Swinney celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Clemson won 37-17. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Sean Maguire (10) throws the ball against the Florida Gators during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida State’s QB picture

How many programs would love to win 10 games and have that considered a down year? That was the case for Jimbo Fisher’s team last year when they went 6-2 in the ACC and 10-3 overall.

They have questions at the quarterback position where incumbent Sean Maguire will look to hold off challenges from redshirt freshman Deondre Francois and freshman Malik Henry. The best bet is Maguire holds off their challenge into the season, but if he struggles, Fisher may have to plug in one of the freshmen.

But don’t expect whoever is under center to put up Jameis Winston-type numbers with Dalvin Cook in the backfield. The ACC’s best running back has a chance to eclipse the 2,000-yard mark this season and smash numerous rushing records if he can stay healthy for the course of the entire season.

Look for him to be in the Heisman conversation all year and to make 50-plus yard touchdowns the norm in Tallahassee this year.

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