Scorebored watching: A serious analysis of how FSU opponents fared in week two

Hello and welcome to week two of in-depth, hard-hitting, lazy browsing of box scores with a hint of game-watching. If you’re new here, each week we’ll update you on the most recent results of Florida State’s 2023 scheduled opponents. Without further delay, let’s get lazy.

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LSU beats the heck out of Grambling, 72-10.

LSU coach Brian Kelly was prophetic with his prediction, it just came a week later than expected.

LSU Tigers: 1-1

Southern Miss gets hurdled by the Seminoles, 66-13.

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Southern Miss Golden Eagles: 1-1

Boston College overcomes the longest final two minutes to defeat Holy Cross, 31-28.

With fewer than two minutes remaining and Holy Cross driving, a lightning delay occurred. Two hours later, the game finally restarted, and the Crusaders promptly fumbled the game away.

Boston College Eagles: 1-1

Clemson corrects early Clemsoning in beat down of Charleston Southern, 66-17.

This game was close going into halftime with the Tigers leading 24-17… then the second half happened. Clemson scored 42 unanswered in the Tigers’ first win of the season.

Clemson Tigers: 1-1

Virginia Tech waits five hours just to lose to the Purdue Boilermakers, 24-17.

In a theme this past week, a rain/storm delay struck the game in the first quarter. The game resumed nearly five and a half hours later. Tech responded with a 17 point second quarter, but laid a goose egg in the second half.

Virginia Tech Hokies: 1-1

Syracuse allows an early score before coasting to easy win over Western Michigan, 48-7.

The Orange allowed a 75 yard touchdown run on the opening possession before shutting down the mighty Broncos. Syracuse would go on a run of their own, a 48-0 run.

Syracuse Orange: 2-0

Duke nearly perfect in 42-7 win over Lafayette.

Dunkin’ Duke quarterback Riley Leonard was a perfect 12/12 on the day while his backup Henry Belin was 8/8. But the mysterious “Team” was 0/1 to ruin a perfect passing day. The Blue Devils held Lafayette to a paltry 87 passing yards.

Duke Blue Devils: 2-0

Wake Forest outlasts the Vanderbilt Commodores 36-20.

Mitch Griffis is the reincarnation of Sam Hartman, who is the reincarnation of Riley Skinner who is…

Wake Forest Demon Deacons: 2-0

Too little, too late for Pitt as they fall to Cincinnati 27-21.

After falling behind 27-7 through three quarters, the Panthers scored 14 in the fourth, but fell short. Phil Jurkovec had a scorching 10/32 passing day in the loss.

Pittsburgh Panthers: 1-1

Miami (FL) surges past Jim Bob’s Aggies 48-33

Tyler Van Dimes and a legion of freshmen (allegedly) lead the Hurricanes over an offense that FSU fans are all too familiar with. The U is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Miami Hurricanes: 2-0

North Alabama falls to… (checks notes)… Tarleton State? 52-31.

The Tarleton Texans are new to Division I football as of the 2020-2021 season. They’re members of the United Athletic Conference which is a combination of the WAC and ASUN. They also beat North Alabama this past week.

North Alabama Lions: 1-2

Florida takes out its frustration on McNeese, ends four game losing streak, 49-7.

No, not a four game losing streak to McNeese, that would be humorous. Saturday’s win marks Florida’s first win since November 12th of last year. You may recall that matchup where Florida crushed a ranked South Carolina Gamecocks team before the following week’s loss to Vandy.

Florida Gators: 1-1

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