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Seminoles End Road Jinx, Inch Closer to Bowl Game
14 Nov
Summary
- Florida State secured consecutive road wins for the first time since 2023.
- The Seminoles' defense held Pitt to 10 points, forcing a crucial turnover.
- Injuries continue to plague FSU's running back depth with more key players sidelined.
Florida State football has secured consecutive road wins for the first time since 2023, following a hard-fought 16-10 victory over Pittsburgh on Friday, November 13th. This achievement places the Seminoles just one win away from their first bowl game appearance since that same year. The team improved to 2-0 under interim head coach Rick Stockstill.
The defense was pivotal in the chilly Pittsburgh conditions, limiting the Panthers' offense, led by a true freshman quarterback. A critical interception, which deflected into FSU's hands, directly led to the game's only touchdown, a one-yard run by Amari Thomas. Despite some offensive struggles and a red zone fumble by quarterback Ashton Daniels, FSU relied on three field goals from Gabe Panikowski to secure the win.
The Seminoles' defense showcased resilience with seven tackles for loss and two sacks, effectively pressuring the Panthers' quarterback. However, the team also experienced some missed opportunities with potential interceptions. Meanwhile, FSU's running back depth has been further depleted by an injury to Amari Thomas, adding to existing absences and creating a significant concern for the final two games of the season.
