Keys To FSU-Colorado Game

* Noles are playing in Jacksonville before what is in essence a home crowd. Get the crowd into the game early.

* Noles must establish the run either with Smith or Jermaine Thomas.

* Ponder needs to play within himself and stay composed. Stay in the pocket and do the reads.

* Jimbo Fisher needs to have a good offensive game plan.

* Defense needs to make an early statement and force some turnovers. Make Hawkins hurry his passes.

* Offensive line must be able to pass protect and minimize sacks.

* Need I mention penalties and turnovers? Noles cannot have a repeat of the Wake game.

* Receivers must have a good day. Someone needs to be a catalyst for the receiver corps.