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Seminoles survive nail-biter vs. Louisville after injuries plauge FSU

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The Seminoles start 3-0 (1-0) for the first time since 2015.

The Florida State Seminoles kicked off ACC play on Friday night against the Louisville Cardinals on the road. Heading into the matchup, FSU was 2-0 for the first time since 2016, and winning close is a welcomed albeit nerve-wracking attribute this team is starting to acquire. Up against adversity, the Seminoles persevered and we were able to see grit in a team that will not be defeated despite everything thrown at them.

Linebacker Kalen Deloach and company started their first drive off with Deloach spying Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham and forcing an incompletion. Safety Renardo Green was able to stop the Cardinal’s drive and force the punt to start the Seminole offense

On offense, it only took one play to move the team into scoring position after a 41-yard pass to tight end Camren McDonald and another 3rd and long completion to wide receiver Johnny Wilson set up the Noles’ first score of the night with a touchdown pass to tight end Preston Daniel.

Louisville went on the attack soon after, with Cunningham completing passes to Dee Wiggins along with big runs by Jordan Jawhar. Louisville’s first score of the game came from a rushing touchdown by Malik.

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Florida State hangs on for last-second, thrilling 24-23 win over LSU

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In the days leading up to Florida State’s Sunday night showdown with LSU, Florida State football coach Mike Norvell said he was excited about the game because it would give him a chance to show off the guys he gets to coach.

FSU Quarterback Travis Jordan

And it took every second of the game, but the Seminoles found a way to pull out a 24-23 victory with a blocked extra point — their second blocked kick of the game — to improve to 2-0 on the season.

Redshirt freshman Shyheim Brown blocked the kick after LSU scored a touchdown on the final play of regulation.

Redshirt Freshman Shyheim Brown

“What a finish,” Norvell said, “We talked to our team all week that this game could come down to one play, to one opportunity. And, you know, as you watch throughout the course of the game, I thought our guys put on display an incredible heart. You know, the passion which they played with, just the effort, the physicality, I thought we dominated the game for the majority of it. Obviously, there at the end, you know, we had some things that happened that we just can’t have. But the one thing that happened on the last play is what we absolutely need.

“It’s determination. It’s heart. It’s a willingness that, even after a disappointing moment, our guys responded.”

After falling behind by a field goal on the game’s opening drive, FSU took its first lead on a 39-yard flea-flicker from Jordan Travis to Ontaria “Pokey” Wilson. The Seminoles had a chance to extend their lead just before halftime, but a fourth-down pass from Travis fell incomplete, and the lead stayed at 7-3 at halftime.

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Seminoles Top Duquesne, 47-7, In Week 0 Season Opener

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Jordan Travis completed 11 of 15 passes for 207 yards and three Florida State running backs rushed for over 100 yards each in FSU’s 47-7 win over Duquesne to open the 2022 season.  The Seminoles mounted six consecutive scoring drives in just over three quarters of play and the Nole defense was stifling in giving FSU the win in Doak Campbell Stadium and it’s first 1-0 start since the 2016 season.

8 Treyshaun Ward – One of 3 RB’s to get 100 yards or more against Duquesne

Running back Treshaun Ward led a ferocious ground game for the Seminoles with a career-high 127 yards on 14 carries for a career-high 9.1 yards per carry average.  Trey Benson (105) and Lawrance Toafili (101) also gained over 100 yards marking the first time in school history that three running backs gained 100 rushing in the same game.  Florida State’s 406 yards rushing in the game are the most since totaling 478 in a 55-35 victory over USF on September 24, 2016. 

Florida State scored the first 33 points of the game before surrendering a touchdown to the visiting Dukes.  The Seminoles scored on seven of their first eight drives, as the offense was stopped only once through the first three quarters.  For the game, the Seminoles scored on eight of their 11 possessions and punted only once. 

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1st Round – 2022 NFL Draft

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Here are the pick-by-pick results for every draft pick in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft as well as full analysis and grades for every pick. Here are the best available players heading into Round 2.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Travon Walker, DE, Georgia
Detroit Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan
Houston Texans: Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU
New York Jets: Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, CB, Cincinnati
New York Giants: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon
Carolina Panthers: Ikem Ekwonu, OL, North Carolina State
New York Giants (from Bears): Evan Neal, OL, Alabama
Atlanta Falcons: Drake London, WR, USC
Seattle Seahawks (from Broncos): Charles Cross, OL, Mississippi State
New York Jets (from Seahawks): Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State
New Orleans Saints (from Commanders): Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
Detroit Lions (from Vikings): Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama
Philadelphia Eagles (from Texans): Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia
Baltimore Ravens: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
Houston Texans: Kenyon Green, OL, Texas A&M
Washington Commanders: Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State
Los Angeles Chargers: Zion Johnson, OL, Boston College
Tennessee Titans (from Eagles): Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas
New Orleans Saints (from Eagles): Trevor Penning, OL, Northern Iowa
Pittsburgh Steelers: Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh
Kansas City Chiefs (from Patriots): Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington
Green Bay Packers (from Raiders): Quay Walker, LB, Georgia
Buffalo Bills: Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida
Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Smith, OL, Tulsa
Baltimore Ravens: Tyler Linderbaum, OL, Iowa
New York Jets: Jermaine Johnson, Edge, Florida State
Jacksonville Jaguars (from Buccaneers): Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah
Green Bay Packers: Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia
New England Patriots (from Chiefs): Cole Strange, OL, Chattanooga
Kansas City Chiefs: George Karlaftis, Edge, Purdue
Cincinnati Bengals: Daxton Hill, CB, Michigan
Minnesota Vikings (from Lions): Lewis Cine, S, Georgia