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Florida State running back Trey Benson runs for a touchdown against Florida on Nov. 25 in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)
No. 13 Florida State aims to halt a six-game series losing streak against Oklahoma when the schools face off in the Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 29 in Orlando.
The Seminoles enter with a five-game win streak and finished second to Clemson in the ACC's Atlantic Division. Oklahoma has dropped three of four, with each of the losses coming by three points.
The Sooners feature the Big 12's top newcomer in quarterback Dillon Gabriel, a UCF transfer who passed for 2,920 yards and 24 touchdowns. The bowl marks the first meeting between the programs since OU won 23-13 in 2011.
TOP PLAYERS
Florida State: RB Trey Benson ranked fourth among ACC rushers with 965 yards and nine touchdowns.
Oklahoma: QB Dillon Gabriel was named Big 12 offensive newcomer of the year after passing for 2,920 yards and 24 touchdowns. The UCF transfer also rushed for 298 yards and five TDs.
NOTABLE
Florida State: The Seminoles finished second to Clemson in the ACC at 5-3, a one-game improvement in league play but a four-game turnaround from last season. They closed the regular season on a five-game win streak, including a victory over rival Florida.
Oklahoma: The Sooners’ last three losses have come by three points each. They rank 18th in FBS offense (472.2 yards per game) and average nearly 33 points, which ranks 37th nationally. The Sooners are 6-1 against FSU.
LAST TIME
Oklahoma 23, FSU 13 (September 17, 2011)
BOWL HISTORY
Florida State: The Seminoles are 28-17-2 lifetime and have won eight of their past 11 bowls dating to 2008, including the BCS Championship over Auburn after the 2013 season.
Oklahoma: The Sooners are 31-23-1 all-time and are making their school-record 24th consecutive postseason appearance. They’ve won their past two bowls over Oregon and Florida by a combined score of 102-52.