Seminole Sunday Sauce — Nov. 12, 2023: FSU Football Downs Miami to Move to 10-0
It was too close for comfort, but No. 4 Florida State football’s quest for perfection remains intact. The Seminoles scored 17 straight points in the second half to edge rival Miami on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium, 27-20.
Miami scored 13 straight points to take a 13-10 lead early in the third quarter, but FSU used a field goal, a Trey Benson touchdown run and a touchdown pass from Jordan Travis to Keon Coleman to seize control. The Hurricanes were able to cut the 27-13 lead in half on an 85-yard touchdown strike from Emory Williams to Jacolby George, but Jarrian Jones’ interception of Tyler Van Dyke with less than two minutes to play sealed the win.
Benson finished with 80 yards rushing and two touchdowns in the win. Travis passed for 265 yards. George led all receivers with five catches for 153 yards and two touchdowns.
With the win, FSU moved to 10-0 and finished perfect in ACC play during the regular season for the first time since 2014. The Seminoles have now won three straight over Miami.
FSU will play its final home game on Saturday against North Alabama. The Seminoles have won 16 straight games dating back to last season.
FOOTBALL
Record: 10-0 (8-0 ACC)
Ranking: No. 4 AP Poll; No. 4 USA Today Coaches Poll; No. 4 College Football Playoff
Past Week: (1-0), beat Miami on Saturday, 27-20
Upcoming: vs. North Alabama (Saturday)
Recognitions: Jordan Travis, QB (ACC Quarterback of the Week); Ja’Khi Douglas, WR (ACC Receiver of the Week); Ryan Fitzgerald, K (Lou Groza Award semifinalist); Jared Verse, DE (Lott IMPACT Trophy semifinalist)
Commitments: Jamari Howard, 4-star CB* (No. 123 overall*)
Decommitments: None
2024 Recruiting Class Rank: No. 3 nationally, first in ACC (23 total commitments)
Wrap-up: FSU scored a rivalry victory in unconvincing fashion to complete a perfect ACC slate in the regular season.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Record: 1-0
Ranking: N/A
Past Week: (1-0), beat Kennesaw State on Friday, 94-67
Upcoming: vs. Central Michigan (Sunshine Slam, Monday); at Florida (Friday)
Commitments: None
Decommitments: None
2024 Recruiting Class Rank: No. 66 nationally, 13th in ACC (1 total commitment)
Wrap-up: After a disappointing 2022-23 season, FSU hoops opened the year with a win to feel good about.
SOCCER
Record: 17-0-1
Ranking: No. 1 United Soccer Coaches; No. 1 overall seed NCAA Tournament
Past Week: (2-0), beat Clemson in ACC Championship on Sunday, 2-1; beat Morehead State in NCAA Tournament on Friday, 5-0
Upcoming: vs. Texas A&M (NCAA Tournament, Friday)
Recognitions: Onyi Echegini, F (ACC Tournament MVP, ACC All-Tournament team); Cristina Roque, GK (ACC All-Tournament team); Beata Olsson, F (ACC All-Tournament team); Amelia Van Zanten, D (ACC All-Tournament team)
Wrap-up: After wrapping up a fourth straight ACC title, FSU opened the NCAA Tournament with a convincing win over Morehead State.
VOLLEYBALL
Record: 19-8 (13-2 ACC)
Ranking: N/A
Past Week: (2-0), beat Virginia on Sunday, 3-1; beat Syracuse on Friday, 3-1
Upcoming: vs. Miami (Sunday); vs. Chicago State (Friday)
Recognitions: Kiari Robey, MB (ACC Defensive Player of the Week)
Wrap-up: FSU continues to roll through ACC play. The Seminoles received votes in this week’s AVCA Poll.
CROSS COUNTRY
Ranking: No. 29 USTFCCCA, No. 3 South Region; women USTFCCCA No. 7 South Region
Past Week: Men finished second, women eighth in NCAA South Regionals
Upcoming: NCAA Championships (Saturday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: The FSU men qualified for the NCAA Championships with a strong showing in Gainesville.
MEN’S GOLF
Ranking: No. 15 Bushnell/Golfweek Coaches Poll
Past Week: Idle
Upcoming: Amer Ari Invitational (Feb. 8-10)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: The fall schedule has come to an end for FSU.
Swimming and Diving
Ranking: Men No. 24 CSCAA
Past Week: Idle
Upcoming: Georgia Invitational (Thursday-Nov. 19)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: After a solid showing against two SEC teams, two events remain for FSU this calendar year.
Women’s Basketball
Record: 2-0
Ranking: No. 18 AP; No. 22 USA TODAY Coaches Poll
Past Week: (2-0), beat Charleston Southern on Monday, 99-63; beat Tennessee on Thursday, 92-91
Upcoming: at Florida (Friday)
Recognitions: Ta’Niya Latson, G (Preseason Wade Trophy watch list)
Wrap-up: FSU opened the season with a pair of impressive victories, including a hard-fought win over No. 11 Tennessee.
*Recruiting rankings according to the 247Sports Composite rankings
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