Seminole Sunday Sauce — Sept. 8, 2024: FSU Football Disappoints in Home Opener, Falls to 0-2
Big expectations have unfortunately not brought big results for Florida State football so far in 2024.
On Monday night, No. 10 FSU fell to 0-2 on the season with an embarrassing 28-13 home loss to Boston College. The Seminoles never led in the contest and finished with less than 300 yards of total offense.
Boston College, on the other hand, went for 263 yards on the ground. Thomas Castellanos passed for two touchdowns for the Eagles. Former FSU running back Treshaun Ward led all players with 138 yards from scrimmage and a receiving touchdown for Boston College.
FSU twice closed to within one score, but could get nothing going offensively over the final 20 minutes. A 29-yard touchdown pass from DJ Uiagalelei to Kentron Poitier served as the only touchdown for the Seminoles. Poitier finished with a game-high 79 yards receiving.
With the loss, FSU fell to 0-2 for the third time in five years under head coach Mike Norvell. With an extended rest, the Seminoles will try to get in the win column on Saturday against Memphis.
FOOTBALL
Record: 0-2 (0-2 ACC)
Ranking: N/A
Past Week: (0-1), lost to Boston College on Monday, 28-13
Upcoming: vs. Memphis (Saturday)
Recognitions: Alex Mastromanno, P (Ray Guy Punter of the Week)
Commitments: Izayia Williams, 2026 4-star LB* (No. 96 overall)*
Decommitments: Myron Charles, 4-star DT* (No. 134 overall*)
2025 Recruiting Class Rank: No. 18 nationally, third in ACC (12 total commitments)
Wrap-up: For the third time in five years, FSU is 0-2. After 19 straight wins, FSU has lost three straight going back to last season.
Soccer
Record: 4-0-1
Ranking: No. 3 United Soccer Coaches
Past Week: (1-0), beat Villanova on Sunday, 2-0
Upcoming: at Florida (Sunday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: With a shorthanded roster, FSU blanked Villanova.
Volleyball
Record: 4-0
Ranking: No. 15 AVCA Coaches Poll
Past Week: (2-0), beat Georgia on Friday in Seminole Invitational, 3-1; beat Cal Poly in Auburn Invitational on Friday, 3-0
Upcoming: at Auburn (Sunday, Auburn Invitational); at North Florida (Tuesday); vs. Florida Atlantic (Friday, Seminole Classic)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: FSU is 4-0 for the first time since 2017.
Cross Country
Ranking: Men No. 4 USTFCCCA South Regional; women USTFCCCA No. 7 South Regional
Past Week: Idle
Upcoming: Florida State Pre Regional (Sept. 27)
Recognitions: Lily Guinn (ACC Freshman of the Week)
Wrap-up: After a strong start to the season, FSU is scheduled to race again until Sept. 27.
Men’s Golf
Ranking: No. 3 GCAA Coaches
Upcoming: Folds of Honor Collegiate (Monday-Wednesday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: After finishing as national runner-up, FSU starts its season this week.
Women’s Golf
Ranking: No. 14 WGCA Coaches
Upcoming: Folds of Honor Collegiate (Monday-Wednesday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: FSU kicks off a busy fall this week.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Recognitions: None
Commitments: None
Decommitments: None
2025 Recruiting Class Rank: No. 30 nationally, eighth in ACC (1 total commitment)
Wrap-up: Less than two month separate us from the start of hoops season.
*Recruiting rankings according to the 247Sports Composite rankings
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