Florida State defense records seven sacks, Seminoles edge Cal for first win of 2024
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Florida State defense records seven sacks, Seminoles edge Cal for first win of 2024

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ja’Khi Douglas had a 36-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter and Florida State defeated Cal 14-9 on Saturday in the Bears’ first Atlantic Coast Conference game. Patrick Payton had three of Florida State’s seven sacks, the last when Marvin Jones Jr. and Edwin Joseph combined to sack Cal’s Fernando Mendoza on fourth down with 54 seconds left. “It’s been a tough first three weeks of the season, just disappointing in the beginning,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell said. Florida State: The Seminoles were held to just 284 offensive yards, the fourth straight game they couldn’t surpass the 300-yard mark.

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Florida runs over Florida State, recovers five fumbles in 31-11 rivalry win
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Florida runs over Florida State, recovers five fumbles in 31-11 rivalry win

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Montrell Johnson ran for 99 yards, including a touchdown, and Florida recovered five fumbles in a 31-11 win over Florida State on Saturday. Jadan Baugh added 81 yards as Florida racked up 235 rushing yards, while DJ Lagway had two touchdown passes to …

Florida looks to close out regular season with a 3rd straight win and first vs FSU since ’21
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Florida looks to close out regular season with a 3rd straight win and first vs FSU since ’21

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Florida, which is bowl eligible after back-to-back victories against ranked opponents, can close the regular season on a three-game winning streak and gain more traction before national signing day. Key matchup Florida RBs Montrell Johnson, Jaden Baugh and Ja’Kobi Jackson vs. FSU’s rushing defense, which ranks …

Florida shows it can finish with another second-half closeout and a makeshift dunk contest
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Florida shows it can finish with another second-half closeout and a makeshift dunk contest

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida players eager to celebrate their latest victory, the one that made them bowl eligible for the first time in two years, found a suitable prop on the sideline. Not only did the Gators knock the Rebels out of the College Football Playoff picture, they won their fourth consecutive home game and raised expectations for coach Billy …

Riley Leonard runs for 2 TDs, throws a TD pass and No. 10 Notre Dame routs Florida State 52-3
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Riley Leonard runs for 2 TDs, throws a TD pass and No. 10 Notre Dame routs Florida State 52-3

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 10 Notre Dame heaped more misery onto Florida State by overpowering the Seminoles 52-3 on Saturday night. On his first touchdown, the senior quarterback broke to the left side and sprinted 34 yards, diving into the end zone to cap Notre Dame’s first drive. Jadarian Price …

Florida A&M Soars Past Texas Southern, Remains in SWAC Chase
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Florida A&M Soars Past Texas Southern, Remains in SWAC Chase

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Florida A&M secured a 52-28 victory over Texas Southern, solidifying their position in the Southwestern Athletic Conference race. Daniel Richardson shone with three touchdown passes in the first half, setting the tone for the Rattlers' offensive dominance. The team dominated the ground game, racking up 236 yards on 36 carries and scoring 28 points in the process. While Texas Southern …

North Carolina Dominates Florida State in Thrilling Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina Dominates Florida State in Thrilling Victory

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North Carolina cruised to a 35-11 victory over Florida State, with Omarion Hampton scoring four touchdowns and racking up 172 rushing and 93 receiving yards. The Tar Heels dominated the game in all phases, while the Seminoles struggled to generate any offensive offense, managing just 61 yards in the first half.

Miami's Passing Explosion vs. Florida State: Key Matchup in ACC Battle
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Miami's Passing Explosion vs. Florida State: Key Matchup in ACC Battle

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Miami and Florida State clash in a pivotal ACC matchup. The Hurricanes hold a slight edge with a 7-0 record, while the Seminoles are fighting for their season survival. The key matchup revolves around the receivers' performances, with Florida State's Alex Mastromanno looking to find his rhythm after a challenging first few games. Miami's Cam Ward remains a top contender …

Duke Triumphs Over Florida State, Earns First Victory in 23-16 Battle
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Duke Triumphs Over Florida State, Earns First Victory in 23-16 Battle

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Duke University emerged victorious against Florida State University in a thrilling 23-16 match on Friday night. The Blue Devils dominated the defense, forcing three turnovers and scoring 17 points in the first half. Despite a late fumble, Duke secured the win with a last-minute touchdown. This victory marks Duke's first victory over Florida State in 23 consecutive meetings and a …

SMU dominates struggling Florida State 42-16 to win its ACC debut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SMU dominates struggling Florida State 42-16 to win its ACC debut

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — Kevin Jennings passed for a career-high three touchdowns and Kobe Wilson returned one of three SMU interceptions 82 yards for a score as the Mustangs beat Florida State 42-16 on Saturday night before a sellout crowd in their ACC debut. DJ Uiagalelei was 12-for-30 …

SMU’s first ACC game against Florida State loses some luster with Seminoles’ struggles
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SMU’s first ACC game against Florida State loses some luster with Seminoles’ struggles

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KEY MATCHUP SMU QB Kevin Jennings vs. Florida State’s pass rush. Uiagalelei has yet to lead the offense to 300 yards total offense in a game in his Florida State debut coming off stints at Clemson and Oregon State. The Seminoles do still have one streak …

Florida State is college football’s most disappointing team, and it’s not even close
3 months ago

Florida State is college football’s most disappointing team, and it’s not even close

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I know that it’s a frustrating thing to sit there and look at, and it’s frustrating for everybody involved, for those guys that are out there playing,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell said Monday. Norvell turned to the transfer portal for help — a place that …

No. 10 Florida State seeks to learn from ‘sickening’ loss, faces Boston College in home opener
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No. 10 Florida State seeks to learn from ‘sickening’ loss, faces Boston College in home opener

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State coach Mike Norvell was sickened by his team’s season-opening 24-21 loss to Georgia Tech in Ireland. He made sure to thank fans who journeyed across the Atlantic to support the team, but made clear it’s time to get back to “work” …

Florida State players and coaches are still hurting as they refocus on trying to stay unbeaten
1 year ago

Florida State players and coaches are still hurting as they refocus on trying to stay unbeaten

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The CFP selection committee dropped Florida State from fourth to fifth and outside the four-team playoff, a move it justified because of star quarterback Jordan Travis’ season-ending broken leg. They’ve landed a commitment from Georgia defensive end Marvin Jones Jr., the son of one of the …

No. 4 Florida State is tabling playoff talk. The ACC title game, No. 15 Louisville are on the clock
1 year ago

No. 4 Florida State is tabling playoff talk. The ACC title game, No. 15 Louisville are on the clock

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! So, that’s what we’re going to do.” Florida State is playing in its first conference championship game in almost a decade. “They’ve got a great offense, a great defense.. We believe we’ve got some of those same characteristics and that’s why we’re both getting a chance …

Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive win
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Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive win

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 Florida State beat rival Florida 24-15 on Saturday night to extend its winning streak to 18. THE TAKEAWAY Florida State: The Seminoles returned nearly every starter from last year’s team with their sights set on making the CFP. Florida State later executed a fake punt …

Florida State QB Jordan Travis out with leg injury, No. 4 Seminoles rout North Alabama 58-13
1 year, 1 month ago

Florida State QB Jordan Travis out with leg injury, No. 4 Seminoles rout North Alabama 58-13

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State lost star quarterback Jordan Travis to injury and trailed by two touchdowns late in the first quarter. Fourth-ranked Florida State lost Travis to a major leg injury in the first quarter and regrouped around backup Tate Rodemaker, who guided the Seminoles …

AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Georgia vs. the field; season-changing injury for No. 4 Florida State
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AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Georgia vs. the field; season-changing injury for No. 4 Florida State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! This season college football fans have been told it’s Ohio against the World, Michigan vs. Everybody, Oregon vs. Two weeks before College Football Playoff selection Sunday, it’s really Georgia against the field. 19 Arizona beats Arizona State, the Wildcats would reach the conference title game in …

No. 4 Florida State earns spot in ACC title game by pulling away from game Pitt 24-7
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 4 Florida State earns spot in ACC title game by pulling away from game Pitt 24-7

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! PITTSBURGH — Ja’Khi Douglas was there during the dark days at Florida State when the losses piled up and the program’s reputation as a national power seemed like a distant memory. “It’s great that we get a chance to show the ACC, the whole world that …

Travis helps No. 4 Florida State snap 7-game losing streak to Clemson with 31-24 overtime victory
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Travis helps No. 4 Florida State snap 7-game losing streak to Clemson with 31-24 overtime victory

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Keon Coleman caught the 24-yard TD pass from Travis in overtime and the Seminoles followed up with a defensive stand to snap a seven-game losing streak to Clemson with a 31-24 win that touched off a Death Valley celebration a decade in the making. Clemson couldn’t …

No. 3 Florida State survives late Boston College rally to win 31-29
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No. 3 Florida State survives late Boston College rally to win 31-29

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Florida State escaped with a 31-29 victory over Boston College on Saturday and left the field to derisive chants of “Overrated!” The Seminoles won’t have a lofty ranking to mock if they keep this up. “We dug our own hole,” running back Rodney Hill said …

No. 3 Florida State aiming for big win when it plays Boston College in Red Bandanna Game
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 3 Florida State aiming for big win when it plays Boston College in Red Bandanna Game

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Boston College has scheduled its annual Red Bandanna Game, which honors former BC lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died saving others in the Sept. 11 attack. Top back Pat Garwo injured his ankle early in the Holy Cross game, but Kye Robichaux ran 19 times for …

Franklin, Vander Plas lead No. 13 Virginia past FSU 67-58
1 year, 11 months ago

Franklin, Vander Plas lead No. 13 Virginia past FSU 67-58

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Armaan Franklin is being more aggressive on offense and finding his rhythm. Franklin, a senior guard, averages 11.4 points per game but had 13 points by halftime as Virginia used a 17-2 run early in the game to take a 20-9 lead. “Some of the things we’re running offensively fit him better and he’s got a freedom …

Travis, No. 13 Florida State beat Oklahoma in Cheez-It Bowl
1 year, 11 months ago

Travis, No. 13 Florida State beat Oklahoma in Cheez-It Bowl

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! There’s no limits to what we can accomplish, and I’m going to push them until we get to ultimately where I know we can go.” Jordan Travis threw for 418 yards and two touchdowns Thursday night to lead Florida State to its 10th win of the …

Florida State runs past Louisiana 49-17
2 years, 1 month ago

Florida State runs past Louisiana 49-17

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Jordan Travis and Treshaun Ward each had a pair of touchdown runs in the first half and Florida State ran for 251 yards, routing Louisiana 49-17 on Saturday. “I haven’t done this since I’ve been here.” Florida State scored a season high in points, surpassed 200 …

Travis leads No. 25 Florida State past Syracuse 38-3
2 years, 1 month ago

Travis leads No. 25 Florida State past Syracuse 38-3

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 25 Florida State beat reeling Syracuse 38-3 on Saturday night, the Orange’s fourth straight loss. “We’ve got to find a way to get into the end zone.” Florida State entered the game leading the country with 69 plays of 20-plus yards and quickly tacked on another …

Travis’ 3 TD passes help Florida State rout Miami 45-3
2 years, 1 month ago

Travis’ 3 TD passes help Florida State rout Miami 45-3

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jordan Travis threw three touchdown passes, Trey Benson ran for 128 yards and two scores and Florida State became bowl-eligible with a 45-3 rout over Miami on Saturday night. We have to do lots of it.” The Seminoles ended their first two …

FSU favored by a touchdown in annual clash with Miami
2 years, 1 month ago

FSU favored by a touchdown in annual clash with Miami

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Florida State at Miami, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT Line: Florida State by 7 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Florida State can clinch bowl eligibility, Miami can give its bowl hopes a major shot in the arm, but really this game is about …

Florida State blocks PAT, holds off Kelly’s LSU, 24-23
2 years, 3 months ago

Florida State blocks PAT, holds off Kelly’s LSU, 24-23

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Shyheim Brown’s deflection of Damian Ramos’ kick sent the ball into the crossbar and gave Florida State a 24-23 victory over LSU on Sunday night that spoiled Brian Kelly’s debut as Tigers coach. Florida State’s Treshaun Ward fumbled at the LSU 1 with 1:20 to go, …

Florida St. runs over Duquesne in opener
2 years, 3 months ago

Florida St. runs over Duquesne in opener

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Treshaun Ward, Trey Benson and Lawrance Toafili surpassed 100 rushing yards and Florida State dominated Duquesne 47-7 in a lightning-delayed game on Saturday. “This was the first glimpse of the 2022 Florida State football team and I’m proud of our players,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell …

Travis throws for 3 TDs, Florida State holds off BC, 26-23
3 years, 1 month ago

Travis throws for 3 TDs, Florida State holds off BC, 26-23

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOSTON — Jordan Travis threw for three touchdowns and 251 yards and Florida State stopped Boston College in their own territory in the final two minutes for a 26-23 victory on Saturday. The Seminoles led 19-3 at halftime and scored on the initial drive of the …

COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Florida’s Jones throws 7 TDs
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Florida’s Jones throws 7 TDs

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! —Bailey Zappe, Western Kentucky, threw for 482 yards and five TDs,, including three during a four-minute span in the second quarter, in a 42-21 win over Rice. —Phil Jurkovec, Boston College, accounted for 381 yards and five TDs to help the Eagles beat Georgia Tech 41-30. …

Florida St. shreds UMass 59-3 to win third straight game
3 years, 1 month ago

Florida St. shreds UMass 59-3 to win third straight game

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Can you still show up and go get the job done?” Florida State got the job done, wasting little time putting away UMass. Florida State ran for a season-high 365 yards, the sixth time this season the Seminoles have surpassed the 200-yard mark on the ground. …

Wake Forest rolls past mistake-plagued Florida State 35-14
3 years, 3 months ago

Wake Forest rolls past mistake-plagued Florida State 35-14

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Sam Hartman threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns, and A.T. Perry grabbed seven passes for 155 yards and a TD as Wake Forest cruised past mistake-plagued Florida State 35-14 Saturday afternoon. Florida State, which juggled McKenzie Milton and Jordan Travis at quarterback, committed six turnovers, but stayed within striking range in the first half thanks to …

Florida State using 2 quarterbacks to confuse opponents
3 years, 3 months ago

Florida State using 2 quarterbacks to confuse opponents

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State’s depth chart lists Jordan Travis or McKenzie Milton as the Seminoles starting quarterback. Seminoles coach Mike Norvell did not name a starting quarterback for the season opener against Notre Dame and he hasn’t announce one for the Jacksonville State game on Saturday. The Seminoles gave up just 65 rushing yards on 35 carries against Notre …

Jones starts, Richardson shines as No. 13 Florida wins 35-14
3 years, 3 months ago

Jones starts, Richardson shines as No. 13 Florida wins 35-14

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Dan Mullen insists he has no quarterback controversy: Emory Jones is the starter, and Anthony Richardson remains the backup following a 35-14 victory against Florida Atlantic on Saturday night in which one clearly outplayed the other. “I’m happy for him.” Malik Davis had 104 yards and a touchdown on the ground, the second time he’s …

No. 20 FSU tops Florida 83-71 after Johnson collapses early
4 years ago

No. 20 FSU tops Florida 83-71 after Johnson collapses early

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton told assistants and administrators that Florida could decide whether to continue after standout forward Keyontae Johnson collapsed and was rushed to a nearby hospital. 20 Florida State extended its dominance against the Gators with an 83-71 victory Saturday that came after Florida suddenly lost its best player. Florida’s Scottie Lewis, who was …

No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT
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No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT

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— When Clemson’s desperate attempt to convert a fourth-and-forever ended in a scrum, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book tossed his helmet as he sprinted onto the field to celebrate with his teammates. That was a cool experience,” Williams said, and then quickly recalled his coach’s advice, “He told us to get inside after the game as fast as we could.” …

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