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Josh Pate picked SMU over Florida State — and hit

Published by Pundits.Pro · Source published Sep 3, 2026 · Graded Sep 8, 2026

Receipt · Josh Pate CFB Ep 763 Upset Alerts · Sep 3, 2026
Hit
“I'll take SMU to win. I'll take SMU to cover. I think they're just that much better a team than Florida State's going to be.”
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Snapshot SMU 59¢ (≈ -144) / Florida State 42¢ (≈ +138) · as of Sep 4, 2026
Final SMU 27, Florida State 24 · Graded Sep 8, 2026

Why Josh Pate picked them: Model has SMU −3; he declines to bet but names SMU outright and to cover on QB/talent edge vs FSU.

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Chip Patterson and David Pollack also picked SMU. Danny Kanell and Clay Travis picked Florida State. The full split is on the game page.

Result
SMU won 27–24.
Grading
The original evidence names a point spread. The tracked result on Pundits.Pro is the straight-up winner, not whether a spread covered.
Record
Josh Pate is 16–8 on graded picks this season. Full record →

The matchup

SMU at Florida State. Full game card →

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