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Dolphins WR Daewood Davis released from hospital after being carted off with injury vs. Jaguars
Read full article: Dolphins WR Daewood Davis released from hospital after being carted off with injury vs. JaguarsMiami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Daewood Davis was released from a Jacksonville hospital Sunday morning after he was carted off the field during the fourth quarter against the Jaguars Saturday night.
No. 12 Miami routs Florida State
Read full article: No. 12 Miami routs Florida State12 Hurricanes beat Florida State 52-10 on Saturday night. Miami scored touchdowns on its five possessions and built a 35-point lead at halftime. He also ran for 65 on eight carries against Florida State. “Any time you give up 52 points, it’s never progress,” Florida State linebacker Amari Gainer said. STREAK REVERSAL:Miami won its fourth straight over Florida State and leads the series 35-30.
Georgia Tech edges Florida State 16-13
Read full article: Georgia Tech edges Florida State 16-13TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – True freshman Jeff Sims, who was once a Florida State commitment, threw for 277 yards and a touchdown as Georgia Tech defeated the Seminoles 16-13 in both teams' season opener on Saturday night. Cornerback Asante Samuel had two interceptions and two pass break-ups for Florida State. A NEW-LOOK OFFENSEJeff Sims’ 24 completions are the most by a Georgia Tech quarterback since Reggie Ball had 27 vs. Duke on Nov. 8, 2003. Florida State officials had expected between 19,000-20,000, roughly 25 percent of the capacity at Doak Campbell Stadium. Georgia Tech plays host to UCF on Saturday.
Coach Norvell, Florida State set for opener vs Georgia Tech
Read full article: Coach Norvell, Florida State set for opener vs Georgia TechTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Mike Norvell has waited nine months to coach his first game at Florida State. After the coronavirus-disrupted offseason, Norvell believes the Seminoles are ready to play their first game Saturday when Georgia Tech visits Doak Campbell Stadium. He has some impressive performances as a true freshman in 2017, coach Jimbo Fisher’s final season with Florida State, and again last year. “The main thing that coach Norvell hit on every day was just responding,” Blackman said. “I’m super excited going into my final year at Florida State,” Wilson said.
FSU names Blackman its starting quarterback to open season
Read full article: FSU names Blackman its starting quarterback to open seasonFlorida State coach Mike Norvell named James Blackman his starting quarterback to open the season. Blackman got the nod Tuesday after beating out Louisville transfer Jordan Travis and freshman Tate Rodemaker during fall camp. Blackman, meanwhile, showed Norvell he has all the skills and traits of whats necessary to be a very successful quarterback.The Seminoles open the season Sept. 12 at home against Georgia Tech. Although he played behind Deondre Francois in 2018, Blackman got his first taste of college football during Jimbo Fisher's final season in Tallahassee. The 6-foot-5 junior from South Bay enters this season with his fourth play-caller in as many years.
Florida State, Syracuse both need a win in ACC matchup
Read full article: Florida State, Syracuse both need a win in ACC matchup(Photo byTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State and Syracuse are in similar spots: Both desperately need a victory. In what has been a disappointing season for both programs, Florida State and Syracuse look to keep their bowl hopes alive on the final week of October. "We're going to do whatever we've always done or we will change and do some things that we've never done to try to find a way to find that first (ACC) win,'' Babers said. "I think we're all trying to find a way to get back in the win column,'' Taggart said of the situation that Florida State and Syracuse are in. "We're just going to come out and try to play our best game of the season,'' Hofrichter said as he prepared for Florida State.
QB Blackman to start for Florida State against Clemson
Read full article: QB Blackman to start for Florida State against ClemsonGetty ImagesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Coach Willie Taggart says James Blackman will start for Florida State against Clemson. But Taggart also said Monday that there is a game plan for using Alex Hornibrook, who guided the Seminoles to wins over Louisville and North Carolina State after Blackman suffered an injury. He suffered a knee injury in the third quarter of Florida State's win over Louisville on Sept. 21. Blackman has completed 86 of 124 (69.4 %) of his passes for 970 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. Hornibrook, a graduate transfer from Wisconsin, has completed 44 of 60 (73.3%) of his passes for 571 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions.
Backup QB Alex Hornibrook leads Florida St. past Louisville
Read full article: Backup QB Alex Hornibrook leads Florida St. past LouisvilleTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Cam Akers scored three touchdowns and Alex Hornibrook came off the bench and threw a 60-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter as Florida State defeated Louisville 35-24 on Saturday. Akers ran 29 times for 112 yards for Florida State (2-2, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), which had 522 offensive yards. Louisville's Malik Cunningham threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as the Cardinals were able to storm back for a short-lived fourth-quarter lead. Hornibrook put the Seminoles ahead for good, 28-24, on a touchdown pass to Tamorrion Terry with 7:25 left in the game. Hornibrook, who had a first-quarter touchdown pass, stepped in and completed 15 of 20 passes for 255 yards.
Akers helps Florida St. hold off ULM in overtime
Read full article: Akers helps Florida St. hold off ULM in overtimeAssociated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Cam Akers had a program-record 36 carries, the final one a 4-yard touchdown, as Florida State defeated Louisiana Monroe 45-44 in overtime on Saturday. Akers, a junior tailback, ran for a career-high 193 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns. He also had a 44-yard TD reception for Florida State (1-1). ULM (1-1) had four touchdowns and a field goal on its final six drives of regulation to force overtime. Blackman had a pair of first-half touchdown passes as Florida State had scored on its first three drives and led 24-7 at the half.
Boise State beats FSU 36-31
Read full article: Boise State beats FSU 36-31TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Through the uncertainty, the travel and the adversity, Boise State never lost focus. Hank Bachmeier tossed a third-quarter TD pass and Robert Mahone had a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth and Boise State rallied from an 18-point deficit to knock off Florida State 36-31 on Saturday. ``The first half, it was tough,'' Boise State offensive lineman John Molchon said. Boise State (1-0) was quick to rally and overwhelmed Florida State on a humid afternoon. But he threw for 407 yards as Boise State defeated a Power 5 team for the sixth time since the 2014 season.
FSU fails to sign quarterback for 2nd straight year
Read full article: FSU fails to sign quarterback for 2nd straight yearJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the second year in a row, Florida State has completed a recruiting class without signing a quarterback. The Seminoles have major questions and little depth at quarterback behind likely starter James Blackman. Florida State lost its two main quarterback targets when Lance LeGendre selected Maryland on Wednesday. Over the weekend the Seminoles picked up a commitment from Sandalwood quarterback Jeff Simms. FSU head coach Willie Taggart said the following after not signing a QB recruit for the second year in a row.