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Clemson torches Florida State behind true freshman quarterback pop-off

Clemson finally gave its defense and kicking game some offensive support Saturday night, and Tait Reynolds made sure it was enough. The freshman quarterback accounted for three touchdowns as the Tigers left Tallahassee with a 36-24 victory over Florida State . A week after letting a late lead slip away against Virginia Tech, Clemson faced another uncomfortable finish. Florida State trimmed a 29-10 deficit to five points in the fourth quarter, putting pressure on an offense that has struggled to deliver in those situations. Reynolds supplied the answer on third-and-19, escaping the pocket and sprinting 79 yards for a touchdown with 3:17 remaining. His biggest play of the season stopped the Seminoles’ rally and helped Clemson improve to 5-3 overall and 3-2 in ACC play. The decisive run capped a night that offered some encouraging signs for Chad Morris’ offense. Reynolds completed 18 of 32 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns, adding 85 yards and another score on the ground. Drops and an uneven second half left opportunities unfulfilled, but Clemson generated enough offense to capitalize on its defense’s takeaways. An 18-yard touchdown pass to Christian Bentancur in the first quarter ended Clemson’s passing touchdown drought dating to Sept.

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Bart Boatwright’s Pregame Gallery: Clemson-FSU

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Kickoff of tonight’s ACC matchup between Clemson and Florida State is almost here. The Tigers (4-3, 2-2 ACC) and Seminoles (3-4, 1-3) are set to square off at FSU’s Doak Campbell Stadium, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.…

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Canceled match at FSU could cost UNC women’s soccer ACC regular-season title, top tournament seed

CHAPEL HILL — The threat of Hurricane Isaias in early October and the inability to reschedule No. 2 North Carolina’s women’s soccer game at No. 22 Florida State could cost the Tar Heels a chance at an ACC regular-season title and the top seed in the league tournament.

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Clemson Takes Double-Digit Lead Over FSU Into Half

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Clemson has carried a 23-10 lead over Florida State into the locker room at halftime. The Tigers have outgained the Seminoles (183 to 133), and Tom Allen’s defense has held the Florida State ground game in check…

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Dabo Swinney Goes Off Over FSU’s Mike Norvell Message After Clemson Win

The Clemson Tigers left Tallahassee with a win Saturday night, but coach Dabo Swinney had something besides football on his mind after beating Florida State. Before Clemson’s 36-24 victory on Oct. 31, an airplane flew over Doak Campbell Stadium carrying a banner calling for Seminoles coach Mike Norvell to be fired. The message, which also mentioned Florida State Board of Trustees chair Peter Collins, included a glaring spelling error.

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What FSU coach Mike Norvell said about Clemson football after loss

Tait Reynolds accounted for three touchdowns while turning in his best start of 2026. The Clemson Tigers ' defense forced four turnovers, and Dabo Swinney's program continued its dominance of ACC rival Florida State in a 36-24 victory at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Halloween night. Reynolds had more passing touchdowns in the first half than he had all season entering the night. He found tight end Christian Bentancur for an 18-yard strike and an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Reynolds added a 4-yard touchdown toss to Olsen Patt-Henry as part of 10 Clemson points in the final 1:38 of the opening half. Reynolds' two touchdown passes were his first since Clemson's ACC opener against North Carolina on Sept. 19. He finished 18 of 32 passing for 189 yards and rushed 14 times for 85 net yards. Clemson (5-3, 3-2) had to hold off a late Florida State (3-5, 1-4) rally. It did so when the true freshman quarterback from Arizona picked the perfect time to show off his legs. The Tigers faced a third-and-12 at their 21-yard line and seemed headed for a punt after having already given up back-to-back touchdown drives that let Florida State

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Elyjah Thurmon injury update, Clemson OL released from hospital after hit to head

This story has been updated with additional information. TALLAHASSEE, FL — Clemson football starting left guard Elyjah Thurmon was released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Nov. 1 after being carted off vs. Florida State the day before, according to the school. "OL Elyjah Thurmon has been discharged from the hospital and is returning to Clemson ," Clemson football's X account posted. "Thank you to the medical teams from both Clemson and Florida State for their care. Elyjah, his family and the broader Clemson family are grateful for everyone's prayer and support last night." The Tigers (5-3, 3-2 ACC) defeated the Seminoles (3-5, 1-4) 36-24 on Oct. 31. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said after the game Thurmon has either a concussion or a neck injury. "I think the signs are all positive right now," Swinney said. "I think it's more just maybe a concussion-type thing, and just that whole neck area, but he had good strength, good movement, and all that." Thurmon was injured on a run play in the second quarter. Thurmon entered a pile of players to help running back Jarvis Green gain more yards and took a hit to the head from an FSU defender. This is the

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Tallahassee, Valdosta honor hometown ties to World Series Champion Brewers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - When the final out was recorded in St. Petersburg Wednesday night, two Milwaukee Brewers pitchers with local links ran onto the field in jubilation. Shane Drohan and DL Hall are now World Series champions. Drohan pitched for Florida State from 2018 to 2020. After his junior...

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Clemson football gets 3 Tait Reynolds TDs, holds off Florida State

The Tigers (5-3, 3-2 ACC) defeated the Seminoles (3-5, 1-4) 36-24 on Oct. 31. Reynolds faced a third-and-12 play and stepped back to pass, but stepped up in the pocket and outran the entire FSU defense down the right side of the field to score a touchdown that sealed Clemson's win. The Tigers were close to blowing a 29-10 fourth-quarter lead after the Seminoles scored two touchdowns to cut their deficit to 29-24, but Reynolds made sure a complete collapse didn't happen.

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FAMU enhances security at home games, on campus and reduces tailgate lot hours for Saturday’s match

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida A&M University plans to enhance security at home games, on campus and reduce tailgate lot hours for Saturday’s match against the Southern Jaguars. Specifically, there will be an increased law enforcement presence from the Tallahassee and FAMU police departments, Florida Highway Patrol, Leon County...

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Charlie and Tonja Ward unveil first field at Champions Ranch in Tallahassee

Charlie and Tonja Ward unveil the first multisport field at Champions Ranch in Tallahassee, with a $500,000 match running through December.

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FAMU Adjusts Football Tailgate Times

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Campus tailgate lots will close two hours after the conclusion of Florida A&M's football game against Southern University on Saturday, Oct. 31, at approximately 8 p.m. Eastern. The Rattlers host the Jaguars at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m., and the game will...

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Florida State University to debut first-ever drone show during Clemson game-day festivities

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida State University will debut its first-ever drone show during its football match against Clemson Saturday, according to the athletic department. The show is part of an expanded game-day experience featuring Halloween activities, military tributes and a celebration of Seminoles legend Peter Warrick. Dubbed “Operation Garnet...

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‘Florida’s road win at Texas was very real’ – ESPN’s Greg McElroy predicts the final score of Florida vs Georgia

The Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators will face off in Atlanta this weekend.

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Devin Carter's return is huge, but Florida State still needs to answer a bigger question

Carter will make his collegiate debut against Clemson while the Seminoles continue to try to figure out how to get the aerial attack moving.

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Florida State offers JUCO OL, official visit locked in

The Florida State Seminoles are dipping into the JUCO ranks to find offensive linemen in the 2027 cycle. In addition to top-ranked tackle Antrale Newson , they have offered versatile prospect David Giwa out of Hutchinson Community College in Marietta, Georgia. The 6-foot-4, 305-pounder received it on Wednesday night during a phone call with FSU's offensive line coach Herb Hand. On top of that, an official visit has been locked in for when Florida State plays the Pittsburgh Panthers on the road. "We talked about me going up there on Nov. 13 while they play away," Giwa told Noles247 . Giwa is a three-star prospect that's listed as the No. 9 player nationally and the No. 3 offensive tackle per 247Sports composite JUCO rankings. He's also the No. 1 player in the state of Georgia. This will be the first official visit for Giwa, and at the moment, he doesn't have any more planned. That's a key aspect, seeing as he plans to make his decision in December. Giwa has taken snaps at guard and tackle at Hutchinson. FSU is looking for their first commit from an offensive lineman in their 2027 class, which makes Giwa and the aforementioned Newson

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Kelvin Cheruiyot clinches second conference title as Gators cross country excels at SEC Championships

The Gators thrived in Columbia, Missouri, for the cross country SEC Championships as both the men’s and women’s teams finished in the top three in conference competition. Facing some of the premier squads in the nation Friday, the men secured third place, and the women took second. The event was full of individual victories as well, headlined by sophomore Kelvin Cheruiyot.

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