Clint Trickett performed well, but did not separate himself in Saturday's Garnet and Gold game. (Photo: Chris Holder)
If Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher was hoping that Saturday’s Garnet and Gold game to end the spring would help the Seminoles sort out their search for a starting quarterback, Saturday’s game may have had [...]
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FSU QB Battle Far from Settled After ...
Clint Trickett performed well, but did not separate himself in Saturday's Garnet and Gold game. (Photo: Chris Holder)
If Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher was hoping that Saturday’s Garnet and Gold game to end the spring would help the Seminoles sort out their search for a starting quarterback, Saturday’s game may have had [...]
FSU NSD Thoughts and Analysis
Jimbo Fisher and FSU locked up another consensus Top 10 class. (Photo by Streeter Lecka)
Wednesday was National Signing Day, and Florida State once again locked up a Top 10 class. This is the time of the year where hope springs eternal, and since recruiting is the lifeblood of all programs, it would only be prudent to delve deeper into the nu [...]
Seminoles Remain Strong Finishers on ...
Head coach Jimbo Fisher continues Florida State's tradition of strong National Signing Day finishes. (Photo: Chris Holder)
For years, Florida State has been known for its ability to finish the recruiting season strong with marquee National Signing Day commitments. The tradition began with the legendary Bobby Bowden and has remained with c [...]
FSU Likely to Play Two QBs in ’...
Clint Trickett will be one of three Florida State quarterbacks fighting for the starting job. (Photo: D. Wilkinson)
With the 2012 college football season well over and spring practice just a couple of months away, Florida State prepares to follow up its best season in more than a decade with another strong season in 2013. One of the big quest [...]
Florida State Football – Season...
Fifth-year senior E.J. Manuel (left) and Devonta Freeman (right) helped lead the Seminoles to a school-record tying 12 wins in 2012. (Photo: Chris Holder)
There has been a bit of speculation about FSU football’s 2012 season. Many pundits wrote that FSU would be “back” once again, and that 2012 was the year the ‘Noles w [...]
Ranking FSU QBs Since Weinke
Florida State is coming off of its best season since 2000. In those days, Florida State was led by quarterback Chris Weinke, who helped take FSU to three straight BCS national championship games. Weinke quarterbacked the ‘Noles to a perfect season in 1999 and became Florida State’s second Heisman Trophy winner in 2000. Since then, [...]
Florida 15: Bowl (FSU wins Orange Bow...
Rodney Smith and Florida State won its BCS game since 1999. (Photo: Chris Holder)
Only three Florida schools reached bowl games, but two had the luxury of playing in BCS bowls. (1) Florida Atlantic, (2) Florida International, and (3) South Florida all failed to become bowl-eligible while (4) Miami imposed sanctions upon itself after a 7-5 sea [...]
Manuel the Right Guy at the Right Tim...
E.J. Manuel started four games as a freshman in 2009.
In Tuesday’s 31-10 over Northern Illinois in the Orange Bowl, Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel capped his Seminole career with 291 yards passing and two total touchdowns. Manuel became the first Florida State quarterback ever to win three bowl games as a starter.
This season, Ma [...]
Bowl Roundup (January 1st)
Mark Richt's Georgia Bulldogs rallied to beat Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl on Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
New Year’s Day was the largest day of the bowl season as six games took place including the first two BCS bowls and three bowl match-ups pitting the Big Ten against the SEC.
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‘Noles Pull Away from Huskies i...
Rashad Greene finished with 45 yards receiving and a touchdown in Florida State's Orange Bowl victory. (Photo: Chris Holder)
MIAMI – #12 Florida State dominated the game statistically throughout Tuesday night’s Discover Orange Bowl, but it wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the Seminoles were able to put BCS-buster Nor [...]
FSU Seeks First BCS Win Since 1999
E.J. Manuel looks to become just the second Florida State quarterback to win a BCS bowl. (Photo: D. Wilkinson)
Who: #15 Northern Illinois Huskies (12-1) vs. #12 Florida State Seminoles (11-2)
What: 2013 Discover Orange Bowl
Where: Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL
When: Tuesday, January 1st at 8:30 P.M. EST
Last Game: Northern Illinois defeated K [...]
Timeline: FSU’s ACC Title is a ...
James Wilder Jr. and Florida State defeated Georgia Tech on Saturday night to claim the ACC title. (Photo: Sonny Kennedy/Sonny Kennedy Photography)
On Saturday night, Florida State held off Georgia Tech to win the ACC Championship for the first time since 2005 which lands Florida State in the Orange Bowl against BCS-buster Northern Illinois. [...]
Florida 15: Week 14 (FSU Wins ACC)
Florida State captured its first ACC title since 2005 on Saturday. (Photo: Chris Holder)
Only three Florida schools were in action on Saturday with two competing for conference championships. (1) Florida was waiting for a bowl invitation while (2) Miami, (3) Florida Atlantic and (4) Florida International has each completed its season. (5) UCF [...]
FSU Holds off Georgia Tech for ACC Ti...
Lamarcus Joyner (20), Xavier Rhodes (27) and the Florida State defense held Georgia Tech to 301 yards of offense. (Photo: Chris Holder)
CHARLOTTE – Karlos Williams intercepted Georgia Tech’s Tevin Washington with one minute to play to seal Florida State’s 21-15 victory and earn its first ACC championship since 2005 and a spo [...]
FSU Faces Georgia Tech for ACC Title
E.J. Manuel and Florida State will look to capture its first ACC championship since 2005 on Saturday. (Photo: Garry Thompson/ Sneakin' Deacon)
Who: #13 Florida State Seminoles (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-6)
What: 2012 ACC Championship
When: Saturday, December 1st at 8:00 P.M. EST
Where: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, [...]
Florida 15: Week 13 (Gators top Noles...
E.J. Manuel turned the ball over four times on Saturday in a loss to Florida. (Photo: Chris Holder)
Week 13 was a big week for the state of Florida which included one school earning a trip to its conference championship, another issuing itself sanctions and the one match-up that is anticipated all year long by fans in the Sunshine State. (1) [...]
Gators Beat Seminoles 37-26
Dustin Hopkins tied the NCAA record for career field goals but in a losing effort. (Photo: Chris Holder)
TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Gators controlled the first half and jumped out to a 13 point lead on Saturday. Florida State dominated the third quarter and scored 20 unanswered points to build a seven-point lead. The Gators however, scored 24 f [...]
FSU Concludes Regular Season with Riv...
Florida State has won two straight against its in-state rivals. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Who: #4 Florida Gators (10-1) at #10 Florida State Seminoles (10-1)
Where: Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, FL
When: Saturday, November 24th at 3:30 P.M. EST
Last Week: Florida shut out Jacksonville State 23-0; Florida State topped Maryla [...]
