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North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren watches his team warm up for an NCAA college football game against Miami on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Wolfpack QB Hockman gets shot to face former Seminoles team

By Aaron Beard Nov. 12, 2020 11:29 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks at a news conference in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State's struggles continue to mount. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, the Seminoles lost several players for the rest of the season, some to injuries and others say it is time to move on. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)
Seminoles lose 2 starters to injury, 2 other players leave

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 11, 2020 03:04 PM EST

Williams, Crawford lead No. 5 Notre Dame past Florida State

By Anthony Anderson Oct. 10, 2020 11:26 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Neither a lengthy layoff nor an early fumble could deter Notre Dame’s Kyren Williams, who flashed back to second grade in order to...

Travis comes off bench to guide Florida State rally

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 03, 2020 07:54 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State was struggling on offense and turned to a new quarterback for a spark. And when that didn’t work, coach Mike Norvell...

Miami running back Jaylan Knighton dives for an extra yard against Florida State linebacker Stephen Dix, Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
King throws 2 TD passes, No. 12 Miami routs Florida State

Sep. 26, 2020 11:33 PM EDT

FILE - Florida State quarterback James Blackman looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida, in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Florida State coach Mike Norvell named James Blackman his starting quarterback to open the season. Blackman got the nod Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, after beating out Louisville transfer Jordan Travis and freshman Tate Rodemaker during fall camp. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 12 Hurricanes hope to beat FSU for 4th straight time

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

Georgia Tech edges Florida State 16-13

By Bob Ferrante Sep. 12, 2020 09:26 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Georgia Tech had not won an ACC road game to open a season since 1996, long before everyone on the roster was born. But the Yellow...

FILE - Florida State's new head football coach Mike Norvell smiles after being introduced during half-time of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Tallahassee, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Norvell’s first season at Florida State should be an upgrade from the Willie Taggart era. Taggart's tenure was one of college football’s biggest coaching debacles in recent years. He posted four winning seasons at Memphis before taking over in Florida’s capital. He's now tasked with getting the Seminoles back to national prominence. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Coach Norvell, Florida State set for opener vs Georgia Tech

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 02:44 PM EDT

FILE - Florida State's new head football coach Mike Norvell smiles after being introduced during half-time of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Tallahassee, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Norvell’s first season at Florida State should be an upgrade from the Willie Taggart era. Taggart's tenure was one of college football’s biggest coaching debacles in recent years. He posted four winning seasons at Memphis before taking over in Florida’s capital. He's now tasked with getting the Seminoles back to national prominence. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Norvell should have easy act to follow at Florida State

By Mark Long Sep. 01, 2020 12:08 PM EDT

Texas players celebrate their win over Utah in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger leads Texas' Alamo Bowl romp over No. 12 Utah 38-10

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019 11:21 PM EST

Florida State's Jordan Travis stumbles with the ball during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. (Briana Sanchez/The El Paso Times via AP)
Arizona State defeats Florida State 20-14 in Sun Bowl

By John Erfort Dec. 31, 2019 06:34 PM EST

Arizona State players hold up the Territorial Cup after their 24-14 win over Arizona during their NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona St, Florida St meet in Sun Bowl without top RBs

Dec. 30, 2019 05:31 PM EST

Arizona State makes another Sun Bowl trip, faces Florida St

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2019 10:55 AM EST
SUN BOWL: Arizona State (7-5, Pac-12) vs. Florida State (6-6, ACC), in El Paso, Texas, Tuesday at 2 p.m. EST. Line: Arizona State by 4. ...

Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney, left, tries to escape the grasp of Florida State defensive back Levonta Taylor, back right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Swamp success: No. 8 Florida ends 4-game home skid vs FSU

By Mark Long Nov. 30, 2019 11:11 PM EST

Florida State interim head coach Odell Haggins celebrates his team's 49-12 victory over Alabama State in an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
No. 8 Florida trying to end 4-game home skid against FSU

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 05:41 PM EST

Florida State interim head coach Odell Haggins leads his team onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Alabama State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Florida State routs Alabama St. to become bowl-eligible

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 16, 2019 03:57 PM EST

Florida State interim head coach Odell Haggins watches teams warm up before an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)
Florida State looks to secure bowl-eligibility with win

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 15, 2019 12:05 PM EST

North Carolina coach Mack Brown is consoled by Cam'Ron Kelly as they leave the field following a 38-31 loss to Virginia during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Under pressure: Defenses thriving in sack-happy ACC

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2019 01:27 PM EST

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)
Florida State wins one for interim coach, beats BC 38-31

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 09, 2019 03:39 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz watches from the sideline as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Miami won 16-12. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Much on the line for Miami, Florida State in rivalry game

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 01, 2019 10:20 AM EDT