Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino predicts the football team will upset Florida State

Florida State and Louisville don’t meet until Oct. 30, but Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino had no qualms about putting out his prediction early.

Rick Pitino: “I truly believe we will beat Florida State (in football) … I haven’t been this excited for a football game in a long time.”

— Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) October 20, 2014

Florida State is undefeated this season and Louisville’s two losses have come in ACC play against Clemson and Virginia.

If the game were being played this week, there might be a greater chance for an upset after Florida State’s emotional win against Notre Dame.

However, both teams have a bye this weekend as they prepare for the Thursday night pre-Halloween matchup.

Louisville’s defense has played well this season, but facing FSU quarterback Jameis Winston, who played lights out in the second half against Notre Dame, is a tough, tough test.

Still, you have to appreciate Pitino’s moxie and is support of the football program. Perhaps we’ll learn that Pitino really can predict the future.

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