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Clemson Holds Off Florida State 36-24 Behind Reynolds’ Big Night in Tallahassee

The Clemson Tigers picked up a much-needed Atlantic Coast Conference victory Saturday night, October 31st, holding off a late Florida State rally to defeat the Seminoles 36-24 at Doak Campbell Stadium. The victory improved Clemson to 5-3 overall and 3-2 in ACC play, while Florida State dropped to 3-5 overall...

Clemson, SC · 8d

onthebanks.com

Contract buyouts: thanks, Pat - great job on that extension

Not all contract buyouts are equal. And how they are structured can sometimes lead to whether they impact a decision to fire a coach. Yesterday around 1:00 pm when I originally scheduled this post, Mike Norvell was still the Florida State coach; but the Seminoles were willing to part ways with him and around $47 million after Saturday’s loss to Clemson. Money talks and losing coaches walk. The axe fell on Norvell around 4 pm.

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Hail Florida Hail

Jon Sumrall believes Florida still has a lot to play for despite CFP being out of reach

The Gators can finish the season strong with three remaining SEC games.

Gainesville, FL · 8d

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Recruiting expert believes FSU 'needs a new GM'

The FSU Seminoles are reportedly planning to keep athletics director and general manager of player personnel John Garrett for the 2027 season despite firing head coach Mike Norvell, but one recruiting expert believes that would be a mistake and that two other members of the front office should be retained. Steve Wiltfong, who is the vice president of recruiting and transfer portal for On3/Rivals, took to social media on Sunday shortly after the Seminoles fired Norvell and said that Taylor Edwards (director of football and player acquisition) and Devin Rispress (director of recruiting) were not to blame for FSU's struggles attracting talent. "New staff should keep Taylor Edwards and Devin Rispress," he wrote . "Two proven guys that walked into a situation that had no shot of being fixed." He also made his thoughts clear on Garrett, and believes it would be a mistake to bring him back for a second season, saying simply , "they need a new GM" after an FSU fan mentioned him. Rispress was hired in December of 2024 and has extensive connections to the Tallahassee area. He started his collegiate career as FAMU’s director of football recruiting in 2022, a position he held for two

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USA TODAY

Manny Diaz linked to Florida State opening. He had a message for his Duke players

Shortly after Florida State fired Mike Norvell on Sunday, Nov. 1, Manny Diaz's name was thrown into the mix among potential replacement options in Tallahassee. The Duke football coach saw those so-called "internet rumors." He also addressed them with his team in Durham, North Carolina, one day after the Blue Devils picked up a 47-2 win over Boston College to move to 6-2 on the season. REPLACEMENTS: Florida State coaching candidates after Mike Norvell fired: Who replaces him? "I addressed the team last night, I made it pretty clear, really, really happy here," Diaz said during his news conference on Monday, Nov. 2. "Love being here, love going to work here every day. Anything we focus on other than finding a way to beat NC State is a distraction. Internet rumors are going to be Internet rumors. "I told coaches and players we're the same, right? Everybody thinks our players are going to go somewhere else, right? So that's just the cost of success, which I'd rather have than the alternative." Diaz, an FSU graduate who served as a graduate assistant for legendary Seminoles head coach Bobby Bowden in 1998-99, has been largely successful in his second go-around as a

Durham, NC · 9d

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FSU football fans react to Clemson loss

The FSU Seminoles suffered yet another embarrassing loss on Saturday, falling 36-24 to the Clemson Tigers on Halloween in Doak Campbell Stadium. It is FSU's third straight loss of the season, dropping them to 3-5 overall and 1-4 in ACC play. Despite coming off a bye, FSU was unable to get anything going. Clemson , which entered the game averaging 18.1 points against FBS opponents, had 23 points at halftime. Tait Reynolds completed 18 of his 32 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns. He had just one passing touchdown entering the game. He supplied the dagger with his legs, breaking off a 79-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. FSU's offense was just as bad. Ashton Daniels turned it over three times, with the Tigers turning them into 10 points. The Seminoles ran for just 65 yards in their first game without Ousmane Kromah, averaging 2.2 yards per carry. They also struggled on special teams, with Daniel Hughes averaging just 31.8 yards on his five punts. The disappointing performance angered FSU's fans, who took to social media to voice their frustrations with the team and Mike Norvell. Here is a look at how FSU fans reacted to losing to

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2028 in-state WR commits to Florida State

Florida State suffered its third consecutive loss on Saturday night to the Clemson Tigers , dropping 3-5. However, there was one positive that came out of it. They landed a commitment from unranked 2028 wide receiver Treiy Crenshaw out of South Walton High School in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, according to Zach Blostein of 247Sports . This is the fifth commitment for FSU in the 2028 cycle. Crenshaw joins three-star edge Meshi Dobson, three-star cornerback Man Robinson (recruited as a safety), three-star athlete Chayse Brown (recruited as a safety), and three-star tight end Troy Silberzahn. The current haul is ranked No. 6 in the nation . Crenshaw was in Tallahassee for a 7-on-7 camp back in June, and he left with an offer from the Seminoles. He was also on campus for Florida State's season opener when they defeated the New Mexico State Aggies. Experiencing the atmosphere once again inside Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday was enough to convince Crenshaw to commit. Before moving to Florida, Crenshaw attended Douglas High School in Alabama. According to the 6-foot-3, 187-pounder, his relationships with wide receivers coach Tim Harris Jr. and recruiter Devin Rispress played a a huge factor in him pledging to

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Chop Chat

Florida State vs. Florida A&M men's basketball watch guide: How to watch, announcers, key players, and more

The Seminoles will tip off the season in Tampa against the Rattlers at the Benchmark International Arena.

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Seattle ON Tap

Florida State's Coaching Gig: A Gold Mine or a Trapdoor, And Nobody's Ready For The Answer

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) College football coaching. Man, it's a cutthroat business. Just last season, thirty-one Bowl Subdivision programs swapped out their head honchos, with seven of them pulling the trigger before mid-October. This […]

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Mike Norvell fired at Florida State as Seminoles continue to sink to new lows

Add Florida State to the growing list of college football programs with head coach openings . The Seminoles fired Mike Norvell after six-plus seasons, the school announced Sunday. The move by Florida State comes after a 36-24 loss to Clemson on Saturday, Oct. 31, the Seminoles' 17th defeat in their past 21 conference games. Toppmeyer: FSU should thank Jimbo Fisher for the memories, then lose his number Who replaces him? FSU coaching candidates after Mike Norvell fired "We thank Mike Norvell for his commitment and service to Florida State and wish him and his family the very best. We understand the deep passion of Seminole fans and share their high expectations for this program," FSU president Richard McCullough said in a statement. Norvell finishes with a 41-39 overall record and a 23-30 record in ACC play in his tenure at Florida State. FSU announced that former Seminole quarterback Rick Stockstill , who is part of the university's Hall of Fame, will serve as interim head coach. Stockstill served as the director of scouting for offense on Norvell's staff. As noted by the Tallahassee Democrat — part of the USA TODAY Network — Norvell arrived at the football facility Sunday with

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The Clemson Insider

Swinney Gives Injury Update on Thurmon

Following Saturday night’s 36-24 victory at Florida State, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney provided an update on starting left guard Elyjah Thurmon. Thurmon had to be stretchered off the field after suffering a scary injury. The injury happened on a…

Clemson, SC · 10d

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Southern Ends 25-Year Bragg Memorial Drought Behind Holly’s 204 Yards, Williams’ Pick-Six

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Fueled by another electrifying performance from Southwestern Athletic Conference rushing leader Trey Holly and a relentless defense spearheaded by Michael Williams II, Southern marched into Tallahassee and delivered a commanding 42-14 victory over Florida A&M, snapping a quarter-century of frustration on the Rattlers' home turf. Behind...

Tallahassee, FL · 11d

Hail Florida Hail

Florida survives the AP Top 25 cut, and November offers a chance to climb

Losing to Georgia wasn’t great for the Gators as Florida was simply outclassed on Saturday, but it didn’t actually gurt Florida too much in terms of the polls.

Gainesville, FL · 10d

The Clemson Insider

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One Day Later: Clemson Finds Passing Game In FSU Win

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Clemson found something against Florida State that it’s been searching for since the start of the season. With a freshman starting at quarterback and some inexperience up front on the offensive line, the Tigers have struggled to…

Clemson, SC · 10d

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NCAA Div. I: Southern Jaguars overwhelm Florida A&M Rattlers to end 25-year road drought

The visiting Southern University Jaguars put together their most complete performance of the season Saturday afternoon, overpowering the Florida A&M Rattlers 42–14 in an NCAA Division I FCS Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) matchup at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, snapping a 25-year losing streak at the venue. Running...

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Miami soccer falls to No. 22 Florida State at home

The Miami Hurricanes fell 2-0 at home to in-state rival Florida State, suffering their first loss in more than a month. Miami started the game with the first shot attempt of the night from Jessica Key from a corner kick. The attempt sailed over the crossbar and was the Hurricanes’ only shot of the night.

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Seattle ON Tap

The ‘Shameful' Banner That Had Dabo Swinney Raging After Clemson Beat FSU

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Dabo Swinney didn’t pull any punches after his Clemson Tigers rolled over Florida State 36-24 on Saturday, and it wasn’t just about the game itself. The Tigers coach absolutely […]

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Florida State Seminoles On SI

FSU Basketball Set to Start Luke Loucks' Second Season Against Florida A&M

We have finally made it to college basketball season. Here's what you need to know for Florida State's season opener.