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Football:
Running back Cam Akers has had a rough start to this season, but he had his best performance of the year against Wake Forest. Akers spoke with Tomahawk Nation about what that means going forward for the rest of 2018.
WATCH: #FSU RB Cam Akers will look to string together productive performances against a stingy #Clemson defense. https://t.co/hbqI4TAGcU
— Tomahawk Nation (@Tomahawknation) October 23, 2018
FSU quarterback Deondre Francois offered up his thoughts on Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables and the Tiger defense, as a whole.
WATCH: #FSU QB Deondre Francois knows he will have his hands full with Clemson’s defense, but says consistency on the offensive line and a talented receiving corps help immensely. https://t.co/rfk5GuumjJ
— Tomahawk Nation (@Tomahawknation) October 23, 2018
There have been some changes at running back and wide receiver in the team’s newest depth chart.
Francois and Brian Burns were major factors in Florida State’s decisive victory against Wake on Saturday. In recognition of this, both players were awarded as the ACC Players of the Week for their respective position groups.
We now know for a fact how the Seminoles will look (uniform-wise) against the Clemson Tigers this weekend.
Traditionalists should appreciate how the #Noles will dress to face Clemson: https://t.co/soin4sy2VV
— Tomahawk Nation (@Tomahawknation) October 23, 2018
In the latest episode of The Nolecast, Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith go over all aspects of FSU’s dominant victory over the Demon Deacons.
The Seminoles have started to show up again in more bowl projection articles after getting their 4th win of the season.
Multiple national sources now think #FSU will make postseason play: https://t.co/zdvmU8oxaP
— Tomahawk Nation (@Tomahawknation) October 23, 2018
ESPN.com moved Florida State up 1 spot in their Week 8 P5 conference power rankings.
Over its next 5 games, the ’Noles will play 4 teams in the Top 25 of the newly-released AP poll. 3 of those teams are ranked in the Top 10.
Tuesday’s #FacesofFSUFootball featured freshman wide receiver Caleb Ward. The son of Seminole legend Charlie Ward is focused on “trying to make a name for himself” during his time in Tallahassee.
Recruiting:
Florida State extended an offer to 2020 4-star safety Darius Snow. Snow plays at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX.
#AGTG! I’m overly ecstatic to say that I’ve obtained an offer from THE Florida State University! #GoNoles pic.twitter.com/yUHgtipTxY
— ᴅᴀʀɪᴜs ℕ (@dsnowzy23) October 23, 2018
Alumni:
Saturday’s Sod Talk will feature Lonnie Pryor and Dexter Carter.
Saturday’s SodTalk at the Sod Cemetery will feature two of the most popular running backs to have worn the Garnet and Gold, Dexter Carter and Lonnie Pryor. SodTalk will begin at 10:30am, 90 minutes before the Noon kickoff with Clemson.
— Sod Talk (@SodTalk) October 23, 2018
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived Javien Elliott on Tuesday.
In addition to signing Kevin Minter, the Bucs have re-signed cornerback De'Vante Harris and waived cornerback Javien Elliott.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) October 23, 2018
WR Travis Rudolph had a successful surgery and now begins the recovery and rehab process.