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  • N.C. State ties season high with 19 3s in 113-69 rout of Florida State

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Paul McNeil Jr. scored 21 points, making five of North Carolina State’s 19 3-pointers, Darrion Williams added 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Wolfpack beat Florida State 113-69 on Saturday.

    The game matched two of the ACC’s top three 3-point teams, both averaging double-figure makes from the arc, but only the Wolfpack was hot Saturday, tying a season high with their 19 3-pointers on 35 attempts for 54% to the Seminoles’ 5-of-23 for 22%.

    Ven-Allen Lubin V added 19 points, Matt Able scored his 15 points on five 3s while Terrance Arceneaux added 13 points and Quadir Copeland 10 for the Wolfpack (12-5, 3-1), who have won five of their last six and are off to just their second 3-1 ACC start in the last 11 seasons.

    Thomas Bassong scored 14 points and Lajae Jones, Robert McCray V and Kobe MaGee had 10 each for the Seminoles (7-9, 0-3), losers of eight of their last 10.

    The Wolfpack scored the first 11 points of the game and made 11 of 21 3-pointers in the first half to lead 56-31. That included a run of seven straight made 3s including three by Able. Copeland finished that run with a 3 for a 36-13 lead then took a seat for the rest of the half after being called for a technical.

    The Seminoles scored the first eight points of the second half, but the rally was short-lived with the Wolfpack going on a 23-3 run to extend the lead to 37. They hit the century mark with 6:23 remaining.

    The last time N.C. State scored 100 points in an ACC road game was on Jan. 26, 1991 in a 104-100 loss to Maryland.

    Up next

    North Carolina State is home against Georgia Tech next Saturday.

    Florida State is at Syracuse on Tuesday.

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  • No. 12 North Carolina beats Florida State 79-66

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    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Wilson had 22 points, 16 rebounds and six assists to help No. 12 North Carolina beat Florida State 79-66 on Tuesday night to open Atlantic Coast Conference play.

    The 6-foot-10 freshman set a season high on the boards and matched his high in assists as clearly the best player on the floor, from his energy in chasing down rebounds to high-flying athleticism that showed in throwing down four dunks.

    Senior Seth Trimble had 20 points and seven rebounds for the Tar Heels (13-1, 1-0), while Kyan Evans had 15 points on five 3-pointers and big man Henri Veesaar added a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds.

    They helped UNC extend its best start in more than 15 years, though the Seminoles (7-7, 0-1) proved stubborn to put away in this one.

    FSU has leaned into the 3-point shot in its first season under Luke Loucks, the former Seminoles player who took over after longtime coach Leonard Hamilton stepped down.

    The Seminoles entered Tuesday night ranked 11th nationally in made 3s per game (11.4) and third in attempts (36.2). They finished right on those numbers (12 of 40), though FSU had seven 3s by halftime and was just 5 of 21 (23.8%) after the break.

    UNC used an 18-3 run to take a 16-point lead midway through the second half. But it wasn’t until Trimble threw down a transition dunk, then Veesaar dunked home an offensive rebound that the Tar Heels were finally wrestling free, leading 75-61 with 1:10 left.

    Chauncey Wiggins had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Seminoles, who shot 34.8%.

    The game featured the rare sight of UNC wearing blue road uniforms at home, the fifth such occasion in the nearly 40-year history of the Smith Center.

    Up next

    FSU: The Seminoles host No. 6 Duke on Saturday.

    UNC: The Tar Heels visit SMU on Saturday.

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  • Florida State rolls past Mississippi Valley State, 96-49

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Cam Miles, Robert McCray V, and Chauncey Wiggins combined for 44 points as Florida State rolled 96-49 past Mississippi Valley State on Friday.

    Wiggins led with 16 points off the bench, going 6 of 10 and 2 of 5 from behind the arc for the Seminoles (6-6). Miles had 15 points and went 5 of 6 from the free-throw line. McCray had 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting to go with a game-high seven assists.

    McCray — whose 17 assists against Alcorn State are the most by any player in a game this season — entered this game eighth in the country with 75 assists. It’s the sixth time this season he’s tallied seven or more assists.

    Michael James led the Delta Devils (1-11) with 20 points on 8-of-17 shooting. X’Zaevion Barnett added 11 for the Delta Devils, who shot 36% (17 of 47) from the field and 17% (3 of 18) from 3-point territory. They allowed 31 points off 25 turnovers.

    The Seminoles jumped out to a 54-17 first half lead, closing on a 15-2 run. It was a far more competitive second half, with the Delta Devils going on a 9-2 run early in the half before fizzling out offensively.

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  • Javon Bennett scores 25 in Dayton’s 97-69 win over Florida State

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    DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Javon Bennett scored 25 points, and De’Shayne Montgomery added 20 in Dayton’s 97-69 win over Florida State on Tuesday night.

    Bennett shot 5 of 14 from the field and a perfect 12 for 12 from the free-throw line. Jordan Derkack added 13 points, Keonte Jones added 11 and Amaël L’Etang and Malcolm Thomas both scored 10. Dayton (9-3) has now won 33 straight home games against non-conference opponents.

    Florida State (5-6) found heavy foul trouble in the second half, with five players fouling out. The Flyers shot 40 of 47 (85%) from the free-throw line.

    Dayton headed into the locker room up 42-31 and continued strong into the second half with an 11-3 run. The Flyers scored 24 points in the second half on free throws alone.

    Kobe McGee scored 15 points for the Seminoles. Lajae Jones added 14, and Martin Somerville scored 11. All three players fouled out. Florida State’s losing streak now extends to five straight games.

    Up next

    The Flyers will host Liberty on Saturday, Dec. 20.

    Florida State will host Mississippi Valley State on Friday, Dec. 19.

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  • Florida’s colleges begin restocking football rosters with early signings

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    FLORIDA — College football programs throughout Florida announced written commitments for 2026 on Wednesday, the first of the three-day early signing period for high school players.

    On his first early signing day since returning to UCF, coach Scott Frost announced 13 commitments, including two quarterbacks, two running backs and six in-state prospects.

    “Today went off without a hitch. I really like the group that we got. It was a no-drama day. Everything was in and done early,” Frost said. “Recruiting high school kids is a really important way to build the foundation of your team and get guys in the program who can help now or be developed into guys that you hope you can keep for a long time.  But it’s not the only way to build and improve a team anymore.”

    Frost said investing in high school players, from a money standpoint, means they need to have a good chance of playing.

    “I want to make sure we have a team that has the best chance possible to compete next year,” Frost said.

    Last year, UCF had to bring in 60-70 new players after the graduation of many seniors and the departure of then-coach Gus Malzahn.

    Frost said that he hopes to bring back a lot of players who they want to build around.

    “That’s going to mean that we can fill in holes rather than build an entire team,” he said. “That’s definitely a better position to be approaching this from.”

    Frost said he and his staff looked at high school players who have the traits that will help them develop soon into players who will improve the team.

    “There’s a lot of size and length,” Frost said. “I think we can get bigger. We certainly need to get a little tougher as a football team. But I really like the size and length of a lot of these guys. I like the elite speed of a lot of guys. And overall, I just like the upside of the class.”

    He said he and his staff are in a better position to know the players already on the roster and the holes that need to be filled.

    Frost said the program should be in an even better recruiting position next season. He said it takes more than a year to recruit a player and he got back to UCF so late last year that it put the team behind in recruiting for this year’s class.

    He said he expects to leave a couple positions open for the late signing period to maybe add some quality players who fell through cracks.

    • Running back Kaj Baker out of Miami and Somerset Academy
    • Quarterback Dante Carr out of Minersville (Pa.) High
    • Offensive lineman Kasiyah Charlton out of Brunswick (Ga.) High
    • Tight end Brooks Hall out of Platte County (Mo.) High
    • Linebacker Preston Hall out of Missouri City, Texas and Ridge Point High
    • Edge rusher Alhassan Iddrissu out of Oakdale, Conn., and St. Thomas More High
    • Defensive back Elijah Keys out of Jacksonville Duncan U. Fletcher High
    • Running back Arthur Lewis IV out of Palatka Bartram Trail High
    • Quarterback Rocco Marriott out of Platte County (Mo.) High
    • Defensive tackle Noah Mercer out of Key West High
    • Linebacker Matthew Occhipinti out of Saddle Brook, N.J., and Don Bosco Prep
    • Defensive back Amarion Queen out of Martin County High
    • Offensive lineman Amahn Williams out of Randolph, Mass., and Tabor Academy

    While Frost has been busy recruiting, he said he has been looking for an offensive line coach, too. Coach Shawn Clark died early in the season. Frost said he doesn’t expect to make any other changes to his staff.

    USF Bulls

    The biggest news out of USF on Wednesday was the hiring of former Ohio State offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Brian Hartline as their new head coach. He replaces Alex Golesh, who was hired as Auburn’s coach after the regular season.

    That did not slow recruiting at USF, which announced 17 players made official commitments on early signing day. Fourteen of those players are from Florida high schools. The Bulls loaded up in the defensive backfield, with four cornerbacks and two safeties. They also signed four defensive linemen.

    • Linebacker Lorenzo Barnes from Marianna
    • Running back Jayson Franklin out of Fayetteville, N.C.      
    • Defensive lineman Iverson Garcia-Ponce out of Knoxville, Tenn.
    • Defensive end Demetrius Geathers Jr. out of Deerfield Beach
    • Kicker Gaston Gramatica from Tampa
    • Offensive lineman Jordan Harrison out of Clinton, Md.
    • Wide receiver Gabe Legrand out of Lake Wales
    • Defensive lineman Sager Quinn out of Cahutta, Ga.
    • Defensive end Peter Ramil out of Binghamton, N.Y.
    • Wide receiver Dmari Roberts out of St. Petersburg
    • Cornerback Derrick Nichols III out of Miami
    • Linebacker Dennis King III out of Daytona Beach
    • Safety CJ Cresser out of Brooksville
    • Cornerback Ja’Kyri Watson out of Kissimmee
    • Cornerback Masiyah Limehouse out of Plant City
    • Cornerback Keyshaun Birks out of St. Petersburg, Fla.

    Florida Gators

    The University of Florida, which earlier this week announced it had hired Jon Sumrall to replace Billy Napier as coach, announced the signings of 16 high school players, including six offensive linemen and two edge rushers. All but seven signees are from Florida.

    • Cornerback CJ Bronaugh out of Orlando Windermere
    • Offensive lineman Corey Brown out of Gainesville and Jones
    • Offensive lineman Chancellor Campbell out of St. Petersburgh Lakewood
    • Offensive lineman G’Nivre out of Ocala and IMG Academy
    • Offensive lineman Tyler Chukuyem out of Douglasville, Ga., and South Paulding High
    • Wide receiver Marquez “Quez” Daniel out of Tuskegee, Ala., and Booker T. Washington High
    • Edge rusher KJ Ford out of Dallas, Texas Duncanville High
    • Offensive lineman Desmond Green out of Alvin, S.C., and Timberland High
    • Quarterback Will Griffin out of Treasure Island and Tampa Jesuit
    • Wide receiver Davian Groce out of Frisco, Texas Lone Star High
    • Defensive lineman Kendall “KG” Guervil out of Fort Myers High
    • Tight end Heze Kent out of Brunswick (Ga.) High
    • Offensive lineman Javarii Luckas out of Belle Glade Glades Central
    • Edge rusher Jareylan “Reylan” McCoy out of Tupelo, Miss., High
    • Inside linebacker Malik Morris out of Lakeland High           
    • Wide receiver Justin Williams out of Gainesville Buchholz  

    Florida State Seminoles

    Florida State signed the largest class of the state programs that Spectrum Sports regularly follows — 30 players, including some from NFL Academy and junior colleges. The class, which has 14 from Florida schools, includes nine defensive linemen, seven offensive linemen and five wide receivers.

    • Defensive lineman Jalen Anderson out of Slidell, La., High School and Pearl River Community College in Mississippi
    • Defensive back Tre Bell III out of Westview, Fla., and Barbara Goleman Senior High
    • Wide receiver Brandon Bennett out of Miramar American Heritage School
    • Defensive lineman Wihtley Cadeau out of Atlanta and Booker T. Washington High
    • Defensive lineman Chris Carbin out of Powder Springs, Ga., and Hillgrove High
    • Wide receiver Devin Carter out of Evans, Ga., and Douglas County High
    • Defensive back Jordan Crutchfield out of Fort Pierce and Vero Beach High
    • Defensive lineman Judah Daniels out of Lehigh Acres and Fort Myers High School
    • Tight end Corbyn Fordham out of Ponte Vedra Beach and The Bolles School
    • Offensive lineman Luke Francis Jr., out of the NFL Academy in London, United Kingdom
    • Linebacker Daylen Green out of Bainbridge, Ga., and Gadsden County High
    • Offensive lineman Jakobe Green out of Quincy, Fla., and Gadsden County High
    • Offensive lineman Nikau Hepi out of Auckland, New Zealand and the NFL Academy
    • Offensive lineman Mike Ionata out of Tarpon Springs and Calvary Christian High
    • Defensive back Chuck Kennon out of Bradenton and Booker High
    • Linebacker Noah Lavallee out of Marietta, Ga., and Walton High School
    • Defensive lineman Damaad Lewis out of Charlotte N.C., Myers Park High School
    • Linebacker Karon Maycock out of Miami Central High School
    • Offensive lineman Steven Moore out of Memphis, Tenn., Barlett High School and Garden City (Kan.) Community College
    • Quarterback Jaden O’Neal out of Mustang, Okla., High School
    • Offensive lineman Steven Pickard Jr. out of Charleston, S.C. and IMG Academy
    • Defensive lineman Jaemin Pinckney out of Dorchester, S.C., Woodland High
    • Defensive lineman Earnest Rankins out of Scottsdale, Ga., and Southwest DeKalb High
    • Running back Amari Thomas out of Marianna and Blountstown High
    • Tight end Xavier Tiller out of Atlanta and Langston Hughes High
    • Wide receiver E.J. White out of Vero Beach High
    • Defensive lineman Franklin Whitley out Greenville (S.C.) Senior High
    • Wide receiver Darryon Williams out of Tampa Plant High
    • Linebacker Izayia Williams out of Tavares High School
    • Wide receiver Jonah Winston out of Hoover (Ala.) High School

     

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  • Jadan Baugh runs wild in Florida’s 40-21 victory against rival FSU

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    GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — If Tulane’s Jon Sumrall is Florida’s next head coach, he should make keeping Jadan Baugh a priority.

    Baugh ran for a career-high 266 yards and two touchdowns — the second-most rushing yards in school history — and Florida denied rival Florida State a chance to become bowl eligible with a 40-21 victory Saturday in the Swamp.

    “I always try to go out and play my hardest because you never know who’s watching,” Baugh said. “Your first impression is your last impression.”

    This one will linger. The sophomore carried 38 times, punishing the Seminoles all night, and finished with the program’s most yards on the ground since Emmitt Smith tallied 316 against New Mexico in 1989. His last touch was a 12-yard TD scamper on a fourth-and-3 play with less than a minute remaining in which he broke two tackles.

    Baugh said interim coach Billy Gonzales told him to slide and not score. His response: “Don’t do me like that.” No one complained after he put an exclamation point on a dominant performance.

    “Jadan Baugh ran like somebody was trying to kill him all night,” center Jake Slaughter said.

    DJ Lagway added three touchdown passes for the Gators (4-8), who ended a four-game losing streak, won for the first time since firing coach Billy Napier in mid-October, and provided a final glimpse of what many thought they could be this season.

    Florida State (5-7) played its first game since announcing coach Mike Norvell would return next season. But the Seminoles lost for the seventh time in nine games and failed to extend their season. They also lost to Florida for the fifth time in the last seven meetings.

    Baugh had a lot to do with the latest one. He became the first Florida player since 2004 to top 200 yards rushing against the ’Noles.

    “We came into (the game) saying that’s a guy you have to stop. For him to have that kind of production is a complete failure,” Norvell said.

    Equally impressive, Baugh became the program’s first 1,000-yard rusher since Kelvin Taylor in 2015. Baugh became the 10th player in school history to top the single-season milestone, joining a list that includes Smith, Fred Taylor and Errict Rhett. Baugh is the first underclassman since Smith in 1987 to accomplish the feat.

    Lagway, Baugh and others put on a show in the team’s season finale — an audition of sorts for Florida’s next coach. After missing out on Lane Kiffin, the Gators have targeted Sumrall as Napier’s replacement and could make it official as early as Sunday.

    Sumrall would remain with the Green Wave for next week’s American Conference title game and through the College Football Playoff, if Tulane gets a berth.

    Florida State trailed from the second possession and never posed a threat. Thomas Castellanos threw for 240 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception. He also led the team with 77 yards rushing and a score and a lost fumble.

    The takeaway

    Florida State: The Seminoles are 7-18 since winning the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2023 and getting snubbed by the College Football Playoff selection committee. Norvell has vowed to make changes heading into 2026, but FSU is essentially in the same position Florida was at the end of last season — with a coach on the hot seat and facing long odds.

    Florida: Lagway, Baugh and a defense that finished with seven sacks could be building blocks for the next regime.

    Up next

    Florida State: Norvell has to find a quarterback and determine what quick fixes he can make to make the Seminoles more consistently competitive in 2026.

    Florida: The Gators expect to have their next head coach soon. And even though it appears to be another guy from the Group of Five, they have to hope for better results than Napier’s failed tenure.

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  • Florida State keeping coach Mike Norvell

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    Florida State is keeping coach Mike Norvell for at least another season.

    With support from school administrators, Norvell has pledged to make “fundamental changes” to meet the program’s championship standard.

    “Coach Norvell embraces our support in that process and agrees that success must be achieved,” school president Dr. Richard McCullough said Sunday in a statement. “He continues to demonstrate an unwavering belief in this program’s future, and so do we.”

    McCullough said the decision “reflects a unified commitment to competing in the rapidly evolving landscape of college football, while maintaining continuity within the program.”

    Florida State (5-6) has lost 13 of its last 16 Atlantic Coach Conference games, including a 21-11 disappointment at N.C. State on Friday that dropped Norvell’s record to 7-17 since winning the ACC in 2023. It’s been a sudden slide for a guy who deftly worked the transfer portal early in his six-year tenure before other programs caught up but repeatedly failed to develop talent or find a quarterback.

    Norvell took a pay cut and retooled his staff after last year’s 2-10 debacle, adding Gus Malzahn as offensive coordinator and Tony White as defensive coordinator. The moves looked impressive when the Seminoles upset then-No. 8 Alabama in the season opener.

    But FSU (5-6, 2-6 ACC) has struggled since, and Norvell missed on consecutive portal QBs in DJ Uiagalelei and Thomas Castellanos.

    The Seminoles would have owed Norvell a buyout of nearly $54 million had they fired him, and they would have entered a crowded coaching search that appears to have limited options and high prices.

    “This program has been built on belief, sacrifice and putting the team first,” Norvell said in a statement. “That set of values has always guided my actions, and those of our players. The driving motivation behind this is to make certain that we are doing everything properly to obtain and retain elite players, add critical pieces, and sustain long-term success.

    “I love Florida State, and I am fully committed to this program, and our shared goals.”

    Norvell is 38-33 with the Seminoles, including 22-26 in conference play.

    FSU won the league with dynamic quarterback Jordan Travis and future first-round NFL draft pick Jared Verse in 2023. The Seminoles were notably snubbed for the College Football Playoff that season after Travis’ season-ending leg injury.

    It was a turning point for the program.

    “We will address performance deficiencies in the program,” FSU Board of Trustees Chairman Peter Collins said. “These deficiencies may include structural changes to the very large and complex program FSU football has become, and these areas are where we will focus and invest.”

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  • FSU beats Georgia Southern 98-72

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Lajae Jones scored a career-high 36 points and tied a program record with 10 made 3-pointers on Friday night to help Florida State beat Georgia Southern 98-72 on Friday night.

    Jones, a transfer from St. Bonaventure who averaged 10.3 points per game last season, was 10-of-21 shooting — all from behind the arc — hit 6 of 8 from the free-throw line and had three steals. The 6-foot-7 senior guard played a season at Tarleton State and Barton Community College before he had three 20-point games for the Bonnies last year.

    Chauncey Wiggins had 11 points and 10 rebounds for Florida State (4-1). Kobe MaGee scored 12 points and Cam Miles added 11 points and five assists.

    Shainen Carter led Georgia Southern (3-3) with 14 points and went 3 of 3 from the field and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line. Nakavieon White added 13 points and eight rebounds.

    Alex Steen threw down a dunk to open the scoring 12 seconds into the game and the Seminoles led the rest of the way.

    Georgia Southern scored six consecutive points to trim its deficit to 22-21 with 8:25 to go in the first half but Magee answered with a three-point play and Florida State closed the first half with an 11-2 run to take an 11-point lead into halftime.

    Dwayne Williams Jr. hit a 3-pointer that cut Georgia Southern’s deficit to 40-32 about 25 seconds into the second half but Jones made three 3s in a 44-second span to push the lead to 15 more than a minute later. Jones added two more 3-pointers in a 14-0 run that culminated with Wiggins threw down a dunk and gave the Seminoles a 67-39 lead with 12:37 left in the game.

    George McCloud hit 10 3-pointers (and also finished with 36 points) for Florida State in a 101-100 loss to LaSalle on Feb. 23, 1989.

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  • Treatment center says FSU’s Pritchard has completed ‘intensive rehabilitation’

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    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is ready to move “onto the next stage of his recovery” after completing 34 days of intensive rehabilitation, Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville posted on Facebook Thursday.

    Pritchard was shot in the back of the head on Aug. 31 in what investigators say was a case of mistaken identity.

    Four people were arrested in connection with the shooting. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass said at the time of the shooting that Pritchard was “not doing anything wrong” when he was ambushed outside an apartment complex. He added that Pritchard was dropping off an aunt and a child at the time of the shooting.

    Pritchard was moved from the hospital to Brooks Rehabilitation on Oct. 9, where he had been undergoing treatment before Thursday’s announcement. 

    While Brooks Rehabilitation said in its post Thursday that Pritchard was moving onto the next phase of his recovery, no information was immediately released on what that might entail.

    A video attached to the announcement shows Pritchard being applauded by flanking rows of staff members as he uses an electric wheelchair to exit the facility.


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  • No. 10 Florida holds off rival Florida State 78-76

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    GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Haugh had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Boogie Fland added 18 points and No. 10 Florida handed rival Florida State its first loss under new coach Luke Loucks, 78-76 on Tuesday night.

    The defending national champions nearly squandered a nine-point lead in the final six-plus minutes before making enough plays down the stretch to extend their winning streak in the series to five.

    Fland hit two free throws with 15.8 seconds remaining to put Florida (2-1) up 76-73, and Robert McCray V missed 3-point attempt on the other end. Alex Condon, who committed three turnovers that allowed the Seminoles (2-1) to rally late, seemingly closed it out by hitting two free throws with five seconds left.

    But it wasn’t over until Chauncey Wiggins’ 80-foot shot came up short. Wiggins got a chance because Haugh missed two free throws.

    McCray scored nine consecutive points for Florida State down the stretch, but he missed the second of two free throws with 17 seconds to go. He finished with 29 points. Wiggins added 11, and Kobe MaGee chipped in 14 points and nine rebounds.

    Florida dominated the boards, finishing with a 58-36 rebounding advantage.

    Rueben Chinyelu had 10 points and 16 rebounds for the Gators. Condon added 11 points, six rebounds and six turnovers.

    The Gators trailed 40-35 early in the second half and looked to be in trouble as they couldn’t get any long-range shots to fall. They missed 18 of 21 from 3-point range before Fland got hot.

    Fland hit two 3s in a two-minute span, the first being his first of the season and the second bouncing off the side of the rim and the backboard before dropping through the net.

     

    Up next

    Florida State hosts UT Martin on Tuesday night.

    Florida plays Miami in nearby Jacksonville on Sunday.

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  • Klubnik’s two scores lead Clemson to 24-10 win over FSU

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    By  PETE IACOBELLI

    CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Dabo Swinney loved seeing the Clemson Tigers he’d gotten used so.

    ‘“I loved their effort, I loved their toughness, I loved their stick-to-it-ness,” coach Swinney said after his team’s first home victory in two months with a 24-10 victory Florida State on Saturday night.

    “It don’t get old to beat the ‘Noles,” Swinney said.

    Cade Klubnik threw for a touchdown and ran for a second to lead the Tigers (4-5, 3-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) to a win in Death Valley for the first time since defeating Troy on Sept. 6.

    The Tigers and Seminoles (4-5, 1-5) looked like they would have big implications on the ACC race. But both contenders were out of the picture early and left scrambling to salvage lost seasons.

    Clemson was 1-4 at home this season and had lost its past six games against Power 4 programs on its field.

    This time, though, the Tigers took an 18-0 lead and took advantage of nearly all of Florida State’s miscues. They held the league’s top offense to its lowest totals with 360 yards, 110 yards rushing and 10 points.

    “Our record isn’t what we want to be,” Swinney said. “But when you see the resilience, you know what these guys have under the hood.”

    Klubnik had a 3-yard TD run to finish the 75-yard opening scoring drive and holder Clay Swinney — the youngest son of coach Swinney — bolted for a two-point conversion.

    The Tigers cashed in on a fourth-down stop in the second quarter inside Florida State territory with a 34-yard flea flicker scoring pass from Klubnik to Antonio Williams.

     

    Down 24-7 in the fourth quarter, the Seminoles were called for offensive pass interference and unnecessary roughness to push them back.

    The Tiger defense struggled the past two games, allowing 81 points combined in losses to SMU and Duke. Maybe it was a visit by former national championship defensive coordinator Brent Venables or a renewed dedication to finishing strong, but Clemson held strong when it mattered most.

    The Tigers had a fourth-down stop and forced a fumble with Florida State on Clemson’s 8 to end two promising first-half drives by Florida State.

    Florida State finally broke through right before the half on Castellanos’ 7-yard touchdown pass to Lawayne McCoy.

    The Seminoles’ last chance to make things tight ended when Castellanos was chased by cornerback Avieon Terrell and slipped to the ground on fourth down with 2:51 to play.

    Klubnik completed 19 of 26 passes for 221 yards. Castellanos was 20-of-38 passing for 203 yards and an interception to go along with his fumble.

    Clemson circle

    After the Tigers entered the stadium, they came on the field and surrounded the Tiger Paw logo, locked arms and gave thanks for another opportunity to play instead of dwelling on three straight home losses. Offensive lineman Blake Miller said the moment calmed the players down and gave them focus to face the Seminoles. “It was a special moment for us,” said Miller, who started the past 50 games.

    Missed chances

    Florida State coach Mike Norvell said the Seminoles missed too many opportunities, particularly early, to take care of Clemson. The difference, Norvell said, was that the Tigers made the plays that Florida State missed out. “It’s those missed chances that cost us,” he said.

    The takeaway

    Florida State: The Seminoles, ACC champions two seasons ago, need to defeat Virginia Tech, North Carolina State or Florida to qualify for the postseason after missing out last year.

    Clemson: The Tigers were ACC favorites and expected to compete for a national title. Instead, they are also looking to reach a bowl game after a struggling start to the season.

    Up next

    Florida State returns home to face Virginia Tech on Saturday night.

    Clemson has a short week and will play No. 14 Louisville on Friday night.

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  • Mike Norvell’s situation at Florida State shifted after blowout win

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    Florida State head coach Mike Norvell needed a win on Saturday. The Noles came out of their bye in Week 9 on a four-game losing streak.

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    FSU did more than win against Wake Forest; they destroyed the Demon Deacons 42-7 in front of 63,677 fans at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles improved to 4-4 overall and 1-4 in ACC play.

    In October, FSU athletic director Michael Alford released a statement suggesting the program would wait until after the regular season to decide on Norvell’s fate. However, pressure mounted on the Noles to make a change after Stanford defeated the program on Oct. 18.

    More News: Colorado’s Deion Sanders Accuses Big 12 Teams of ‘Lying’ on Injury Report

    Per Pete Nakos of On3, FSU’s 35-point win over Wake Forest assures that any decision to fire Norvell happens at the conclusion of the regular season.

    “Pressure was high on Mike Norvell to win at home against Wake Forest on Saturday night,” Nakos wrote. “The Seminoles responded with a 42-7 blowout win, two weeks after a devastating loss at Stanford. After that loss on the West Coast, boosters were pushing for a coaching change. Saturday night’s win will now push those conversations to the end of the season.

    “The Seminoles just need to win two of their last four to reach bowl eligibility. Norvell’s buyout is still north of $50 million. If FSU can run the table and finish 8-4, it could be enough for the head coach to return. One source close to the situation said the win “doesn’t change anything” regarding Norvell’s future.”

    Part of the equation in firing Norvell is the head coach’s estimated $53.3 million buyout. The Noles reportedly lack the funds to pay the buyout and hire an adequate replacement for Norvell.

    More funds could come in if FSU adds to the loss column in November. But if the Seminoles finish their schedule playing like they did on Saturday night, Norvell might have bought himself another season in Tallahassee.

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  • Florida State has 5 rushing TD in 42-7 rout of Wake Forest

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Tommy Castellanos threw for 271 yards and had one of Florida State’s five rushing touchdowns in a 42-7 rout of Wake Forest on Saturday.

    Sam Singleton had 14 carries for 91 yards and a 10-yard touchdown as the Seminoles (4-4, 1-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) halted a four-game slide and earned their first ACC victory since a 14-9 win over California on Sept. 21, 2024.

    Gavin Sawchuk added a pair of 1-yard TD runs, while tight end Randy Pittman had a 7-yard TD run out of the wildcat formation.

    Castellanos completed 12 of 16 passes for 217 yards, connecting with Duce Robinson five times for 148 yards and an 11-yard touchdown.

    Robby Ashford completed 12 of 21 passes for 93 yards and ran 12 times for 59 yards for Wake Forest (5-3, 2-3), which was coming off an upset of SMU.

    The takeaway

    Wake Forest: The Deacons had a pair of long runs erased by holding calls, among six first-half penalties. Wake trailed 14-0 at the half and finished with just 247 total yards

    Florida State: The Seminoles, who hadn’t won a power-conference game since the opener against Alabama, dominated and quieted the criticism of coach Mike Norvell.

    Up next

    Wake Forest plays at Virginia on Saturday.

    Florida State plays at Clemson on Saturday.

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  • FSU says ‘comprehensive assessment’ of football program will happen after season

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — It appears that Florida State football coach Mike Norvell will remain in his post until the end of the 2025 season, but the university said Monday that a “comprehensive assessment” of the program will happen after the team’s final game.

    The Seminoles upset Alabama in their season opener and started 3-0, but have lost all four of their Atlantic Coast Conference games since then. That includes a 20-13 loss Saturday at Stanford, a game in which the Seminoles were penalized 13 times.

    “We rightfully have high expectations in everything we do to represent Florida State in the manner that built our reputation as one of college football’s best programs, cultivating an extraordinary group of supporters nationally and globally,” said Florida State Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford.

    “We embrace those expectations while also sharing the deep disappointment when results on the field are short of that standard. As we continue to move forward this season, our comprehensive assessment of the football program will be completed at season’s end,” he said.

    He added that the school is “fully committed to helping” Norvell for the rest of the season.

    FSU’s statement was released one day after Florida fired its coach, Billy Napier.

    Norvell led the Seminoles to a 13-1 record in 2023, but FSU was left out of the four-team College Football Playoff. A number of players opted out of the team’s bowl game, which became a blowout loss to Georgia.

    Since that loss to the Bulldogs, FSU is 5-14.

    Norvell is in his sixth season as FSU’s coach.

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  • Pitt upsets No. 25 Florida State 34-31

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Mason Heintschel threw for 321 yards and connected with Desmond Reid on a pair of touchdown passes as Pittsburgh defeated No. 25 Florida State 34-31 on Saturday.

    A true freshman, Heintschel completed 21 of 29 passes and tossed a pair of second-quarter interceptions. But he has surpassed 300 passing yards in both of his starts, building off a rout of Boston College last week with a road upset of the Seminoles.

    Reid had eight catches for 155 yards and 10 carries for 38 yards for Pittsburgh (4-2, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference).

    Tommy Castellanos completed 16 of 23 passes for 245 yards for Florida State, including a pair of touchdowns to Micahi Danzy — 58 yards in the fourth quarter and 33 yards in the second quarter.

    But after the Seminoles (3-3, 0-3) went ahead 24-21 on Jake Weinberg’s 34-yard field-goal attempt, Florida State fumbled at midfield and then went three-and-out. Later, while trailing 34-24, came Castellanos’ 58-yarder to Danzy.

    The Panthers finished with a pair of field goals and then Ja’Kyrian Turner’s 3-yard touchdown run capped an eight-play, 75-yard drive with 2:28 left.

    The Takeaway

    Pittsburgh got a boost from Reid, who hadn’t played since the loss to West Virginia on Sept. 13. A Miami native, the 5-foot-8 Reid was a difference maker as he found openings in the middle of the field.

    Florida State ran for 170 yards but Caziah Holmes’ fourth-quarter fumble near midfield halted a drive and took away some of the Seminoles’ momentum.

    Up next

    Pittsburgh plays at Syracuse on Saturday. Florida State plays at Stanford on the same day.

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  • FSU’s Pritchard moved from hospital to rehab site as he recovers from shooting

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is “alert, responsive and able to communicate” after being shot in the back of the head following the team’s season opener in August, according to a post on the Seminoles football program’s X account.

    Pritchard was released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Thursday and moved to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville for the next stage in his recovery.

    The football team at Pritchard’s high school alma mater, Seminole High School in Sanford, posted a video of him leaving the hospital on its X account Thursday afternoon.

    “We are thankful for the efforts, thoughts and prayers of so many people and ask that you continue to support Ethan and his family as this process continues,” Florida State football posted in an announcement on X.

    Four people were arrested in connection with the shooting. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass said last month that Pritchard was “not doing anything wrong” when he was ambushed outside an apartment complex. He added that Pritchard was dropping off an aunt and a child at the time of the shooting.

    Gadsden County Sheriff Morris Young said the shooting was a case of mistaken identity.

    “I am so thankful for everyone who has prayed for my son,” Earl Pritchard said in a statement. “There have been a lot of ups and downs over these last 39 days, and it is remarkable that Ethan and I were able to leave the hospital together today.”

    Pritchard also thanked FSU coach Mike Norvell for being “a constant presence visiting us here at the hospital.”

    “His players and staff have continued to make us feel part of the team,” Pritchard added. “I can’t fully express how much those moments have meant to me and Ethan.”

    Seminole High School hosted a fundraiser in early September at a football game, selling T-shirts with his number on them.

    All funds from T-shirt sales and concession sales went to his family to help pay for his medical bills.

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  • No. 3 Miami holds off No. 18 Florida State, 28-22

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck threw four touchdown passes — two apiece to Malachi Toney and CJ Daniels — and No. 3 Miami held off No. 18 Florida State 28-22 on Saturday niht.

    Miami’s offensive line mostly kept Beck’s jersey clean, and the senior completed 20 of 27 passes for 241 yards.

    A true freshman, Toney caught seven passes for 107 yards for the Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). They won their first road game of the season and captured a third win over an Associated Press Top 25 team (Notre Dame, South Florida and Florida State).

    Florida State’s Tommy Castellanos threw two interceptions, both leading to drives where Miami scored touchdowns. The Seminoles (3-2, 0-2) also fumbled, although the turnover didn’t lead to any points.

    A week after focus and turnovers were a problem for Florida State with three turnovers in the double overtime loss at Virginia, the sloppy plays again popped up.

    Miami led 28-3 going into the fourth quarter. Castellanos then connected with Lawayne McCoy and Randy Pittman on a pair of touchdown passes. The Seminoles added a 35-yard field-goal attempt to cut it to 28-22 with 20 seconds to go.

    Florida State attempted an onside kick after each score but was unable to recover.

    The takeaway

    Miami stopped Florida State on seven straight drives — four punts and three turnovers. The Seminoles were held to a season-low 22 points.

    Florida State accumulated 230 rushing yards or more in its first four games, but was held to 132 yards on 38 carries (3.5 yards per carry) against Miami.

    Up next

    Florida State: Hosts Pittsburgh on Saturday

    Miami: Hosts Louisville on Oct. 17.

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  • This year’s showdown between in-state rivals FSU, Miami is Top 25 matchup

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When No. 18 Florida State and No. 3 Miami meet Saturday in their annual intrastate and Atlantic Coast Conference rivalry game, the contest will be one of only two Top 25 matchups of the day.

    As if the intense rivalry between the teams is not enough, that status brings with it significance in the College Football Playoff picture, and the programs have a history of ending each other’s national title hopes.

    What You Need To Know

    • The FSU-Miami game on Saturday in Tallahassee could decide both teams’ College Football Playoffs fate

    • In the history of the in-state rivalry, the game has a history of hurting national championship hopes

    • The Hurricanes come into the game undefeated and ranked No. 3 in the AP Top rankings

    • The Seminoles are coming off a double-overtime loss to ACC opponent Virginia

    The undefeated Hurricanes are looking to build upon their already strong start to the season, which includes victories against then-No. 6 Notre Dame and Florida, to try to make a run at the national championship. They have not won in Tallahassee since 2019, but Miami quarterback Carson Beck is 4-0 against Florida State and Florida.

    The Seminoles are coming off a stunning, double-overtime loss to Virginia on Saturday, ending their unbeaten run after defeating Alabama in their opener and pounding East Texas A&M and Kent State. The defeat in its ACC opener knocked FSU down 10 spots in The Associated Press Top 25 rankings.

    If they hope to get back into the CFP hunt, the Seminoles need a victory against the Hurricanes on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.

    “We lost the first conference game. We have nothing but an opportunity in front of us this next week in a huge game for us, for our program, for our university,” FSU coach Mike Norvell said.

    In the eyes of Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal, conference games are playoff games, and he pointed out this week that league matchups tend to be tighter than many non-conference contests. 

    “Everybody’s alive, everybody’s vying for a spot,” Cristobal said. “So the margins for error, the margins between winning and not winning, become smaller and smaller. … I think that’s the best part of college football at this time of year. You’re getting everybody’s best, and you’re giving everybody your best.”

    FSU rushed for 256 yards against Virginia, but it also surrendered 211 yards on the ground. The Cavaliers converted seven of 13 third-down attempts. The Seminoles also had two early turnovers that led to the Cavaliers’ first two touchdowns.

    Despite the loss to the Cavaliers, the Seminoles had positive moments that they might look to carry into the matchup with the Hurricanes. They erased a 14-0 deficit against the Cavaliers, and quarterback Tommy Castellanos threw a tying 11-yard touchdown pass to Randy Pittman Jr. with 36 seconds left in regulation.

    Castellanos appeared to throw a tying 22-yard touchdown pass to Duce Robinson in the second overtime. But Robinson juggled the ball as he ran through the back of the end zone. After the play was initially ruled a score, it was reversed on replay. On the next play, Castellanos heaved a desperation pass to the corner of the end zone intended for Squirrel White. He was intercepted by Ja’Son Prevard, closing it out for the Cavaliers.

    “I know our guys will respond,” Norvell said. “We have to go put everything we have into this week.”

    He said he believes FSU could get a boost from playing at home.

    “You’ll see a sold-out Doak Campbell Stadium, nighttime, prime time,” Norvell said. “A wonderful stage to be able to show this team who we are, what we’re about, and the response that we’re going to have.”

    Beck is not worried about the crowd noise.

    “In all these loud stadiums and big-time matchups, I think you can see that throughout these first five weeks of college football,” Beck said. “But for us, if we just have elite communication, we can just kind of block that crowd out and just execute and do what we do.”

    In the end, the outcome could come down to which team’s strengths prevail.

    FSU running back Gavin Sawchuk (234 yards rushing) and Castellanos (217 yards rushing) lead the Seminoles’ ground attack, which ranks second in the Football Bowl Subdivision at 336.3 yards a game. Miami is tied for eighth in the FBS in rushing defense at 76.3 yards a game.

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  • This year’s showdown between in-state rivals FSU, Miami is Top 25 matchup

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When No. 18 Florida State and No. 3 Miami meet Saturday in their annual intrastate and Atlantic Coast Conference rivalry game, the contest will be one of only two Top 25 matchups of the day.

    As if the intense rivalry between the teams is not enough, that status brings with it significance in the College Football Playoff picture, and the programs have a history of ending each other’s national title hopes.

    What You Need To Know

    • The FSU-Miami game on Saturday in Tallahassee could decide both teams’ College Football Playoffs fate

    • In the history of the in-state rivalry, the game has a history of hurting national championship hopes

    • The Hurricanes come into the game undefeated and ranked No. 3 in the AP Top rankings

    • The Seminoles are coming off a double-overtime loss to ACC opponent Virginia

    The undefeated Hurricanes are looking to build upon their already strong start to the season, which includes victories against then-No. 6 Notre Dame and Florida, to try to make a run at the national championship. They have not won in Tallahassee since 2019, but Miami quarterback Carson Beck is 4-0 against Florida State and Florida.

    The Seminoles are coming off a stunning, double-overtime loss to Virginia on Saturday, ending their unbeaten run after defeating Alabama in their opener and pounding East Texas A&M and Kent State. The defeat in its ACC opener knocked FSU down 10 spots in The Associated Press Top 25 rankings.

    If they hope to get back into the CFP hunt, the Seminoles need a victory against the Hurricanes on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.

    “We lost the first conference game. We have nothing but an opportunity in front of us this next week in a huge game for us, for our program, for our university,” FSU coach Mike Norvell said.

    In the eyes of Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal, conference games are playoff games, and he pointed out this week that league matchups tend to be tighter than many non-conference contests. 

    “Everybody’s alive, everybody’s vying for a spot,” Cristobal said. “So the margins for error, the margins between winning and not winning, become smaller and smaller. … I think that’s the best part of college football at this time of year. You’re getting everybody’s best, and you’re giving everybody your best.”

    FSU rushed for 256 yards against Virginia, but it also surrendered 211 yards on the ground. The Cavaliers converted seven of 13 third-down attempts. The Seminoles also had two early turnovers that led to the Cavaliers’ first two touchdowns.

    Despite the loss to the Cavaliers, the Seminoles had positive moments that they might look to carry into the matchup with the Hurricanes. They erased a 14-0 deficit against the Cavaliers, and quarterback Tommy Castellanos threw a tying 11-yard touchdown pass to Randy Pittman Jr. with 36 seconds left in regulation.

    Castellanos appeared to throw a tying 22-yard touchdown pass to Duce Robinson in the second overtime. But Robinson juggled the ball as he ran through the back of the end zone. After the play was initially ruled a score, it was reversed on replay. On the next play, Castellanos heaved a desperation pass to the corner of the end zone intended for Squirrel White. He was intercepted by Ja’Son Prevard, closing it out for the Cavaliers.

    “I know our guys will respond,” Norvell said. “We have to go put everything we have into this week.”

    He said he believes FSU could get a boost from playing at home.

    “You’ll see a sold-out Doak Campbell Stadium, nighttime, prime time,” Norvell said. “A wonderful stage to be able to show this team who we are, what we’re about, and the response that we’re going to have.”

    Beck is not worried about the crowd noise.

    “In all these loud stadiums and big-time matchups, I think you can see that throughout these first five weeks of college football,” Beck said. “But for us, if we just have elite communication, we can just kind of block that crowd out and just execute and do what we do.”

    In the end, the outcome could come down to which team’s strengths prevail.

    FSU running back Gavin Sawchuk (234 yards rushing) and Castellanos (217 yards rushing) lead the Seminoles’ ground attack, which ranks second in the Football Bowl Subdivision at 336.3 yards a game. Miami is tied for eighth in the FBS in rushing defense at 76.3 yards a game.

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  • Virginia outlasts No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in second overtime

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    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Chandler Morris scored on a 4-yard run in the second overtime and Virginia beat No. 8 Florida State 46-38 on Friday night for its first home victory over a Top 10 team since also beating the Seminoles in 2005.

    Morris ran for three scores and had two touchdown passes for the Cavaliers (4-1, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). After the go-ahead TD run, he completed a pass to Trell Harris for the 2-point conversion.

    Florida State (3-1, 0-1) had a chance to tie, but Duce Robinson bobbled a pass going out the back of the end zone on third down. On fourth-and-12 at the 27, Tommy Castellanos’ heave into the end zone was intercepted by Ja’Son Prevard, with Cavaliers fans instantly storming the field.

    Florida State rallied to force overtime, with Castellanos throwing an 11-yard touchdown pass to Randy Pittman Jr. on a fourth-down play with 32 seconds left. The teams traded field goals in the first overtime.

    Robinson caught nine passes for 147 yards and a touchdown, and Castellanos threw for 254 and a score and ran for another 78 yards and a touchdown.

    J’Mari Taylor ran for 99 yards and a score as Virginia’s run game ate up the clock in the second half.

    Virginia turned a pair of first-quarter takeaways into touchdowns and an early 14-0 lead, but Florida State stormed back to go ahead 21-14 at the half, fueled by two interceptions. The teams were tied at 21 at halftime and 28 after three quarters.

    The takeaway

    Florida State’s season opened with such promise when it upset Alabama. But after a pair of blowout wins over lesser opponents, the Seminoles couldn’t start ACC play with a victory.

    Virginia picked up the most significant victory for the program since it ended the 2019 regular season with a win over rival Virginia Tech.

    Up next

    Florida State: Hosts Miami next Saturday night.

    Virginia: At Louisville next Saturday.

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