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Florida State Seminoles vs. Clemson Tigers Game Threads:
- At the end of the first quarter, please move to the SECOND QUARTER THREAD
- After halftime, the cool kids will be meeting at the THIRD QUARTER THREAD
- When the third quarter ends, please move to the FOURTH QUARTER THREAD
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The Florida State Seminoles are facing the unranked Clemson Tigers right now starting at 3:30 p.m.
The Seminoles are once again the underdogs this week versus the unranked Tigers, against whom they have a 20-13 winning record, but unranked Clemson has won the last 5 games against the Noles.
According to DraftKings, Florida State is an 9.5 point underdog vs. unranked Clemson, with the over/under set at 47.5 points.
Join us here in each quarter by quarter thread, and show your support while sharing in all the emotions, the excitement, and the frustrations, that being a NOLE is all about.
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Game notes via Seminoles.com
- FSU is the first team in the 69-year history of the ACC to win its next three games after starting a season 0-4.
- The Seminoles have rushed for at least 200 yards in six of their first seven games this season and are one of eight teams with six 200-yard rushing games this year. The last time FSU produced at least six 200-yard rushing games in a seven-game span was 1995 when the Seminoles rushed for at least 200 yards in the first six games of the season.
- In the 21 seasons from 1995-2020, Florida State had at least six 200-yard rushing games in a season five times (1995, 2002, 2012, 2013, 2017). FSU posted four 200-yard rushing games in nine contests in 2020.
- The Seminoles’ average of 6.91 yards per rush in October is 1st in the nation. FSU’s season average of 5.90 yards per rush is 1st in the ACC and 5th nationally, and its 230.3 rushing yards per game are 2nd in the ACC and 13th nationally.
- FSU has produced a 100-yard rusher in six of its first seven games of 2021, one of only seven teams in the country to have six different games with a 100-yard rusher this year. Running back Jashaun Corbin has four 100-yard games, the 3rd-highest total in the ACC, and quarterback Jordan Travis has two 100-yard games, 6th-most in the conference.
- The Seminoles have converted 16 consecutive Red Zone trips, scoring a total of 99 points. FSU was 1-for-1 with a touchdown in the Red Zone against Louisville, 6-for-6 against Syracuse, scoring four touchdowns and two field goals, 3-for-3 at North Carolina with three touchdowns, and 6-for-6 against UMass with five touchdowns and one field goal.
- FSU ranks 2nd in the ACC and 20th in the country with a 73.1 Red Zone touchdown percentage this season (19-of-26).
- Florida State has been flagged for five or fewer penalties in four consecutive games, the longest streak against all FBS opponents by the Seminoles since 1995 (3 at Virginia, 5 at UNC, 5 vs. Maryland, 4 at Florida). FSU’s average of 3.7 penalties per game in October is 2nd-best in the ACC and tied for 8th-lowest in the nation. » Florida State is tied for 9th in the country with five plays of at least 60 yards this season. FSU’s four rushing plays of at least 50 yards, three rushing plays of at least 60 yards and two rushing plays of at least 70 yards all rank 1st in the ACC and tied for 4th nationally.
- FSU ranks 2nd in the ACC and 20th in the country with a 73.1 Red Zone touchdown percentage this season (19-of-26).
- FSU ranks 2nd in the ACC and 11th nationally in Red Zone defense, allowing a score on 68.4 percent of drives that reach the Red Zone, and has held opponents to 4-of-8 (.500) Red Zone conversions in October, the best defensive stop rate in the ACC and 2nd-best defensive stop rate in the country.
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Florida State Seminoles vs. Clemson Tigers:
Pre-Game Coverage from Tomahawk Nation
- Perry’s Depth chart for FSU vs Clemson has some small changes ahead of Seminoles vs. Tigers
- Want to know How to Watch Florida State vs. Clemson, Brett will give you the deets
- Perry shares the latest Vegas odds, spread, and over/under as The Seminoles head to Death Valley as an underdog
- WATCH and read as Brett recaps Florida State head coach Mike Norvell looks ahead to Clemson - “Our guys have really embraced the work that is necessary to continue to improve”
- WATCH Tommy’s videos and read what Florida State Seminole coordinators Kenny Dillingham, Adam Fuller, and John Papuchis had to say about the offensive and defensive struggles, younger guys stepping up, and how they plan to attack the Clemson Tigers
- Kevin Little, Coach AB, and Trey Rowland, give you more bang for the buck with their BOGO ‘Triple Option’ - Featuring a special double header this week
- Max Escarpio keeps track so you don’t have to, of the FSU Football ’Noles in the Pros - Freeman leads the Ravens backfield
- WATCH interviews with DJ Williams and Jordan Young discussing their first TD’s of the season - “If we do our jobs and play as a team, we’ll dominate.”
- WATCH what Mike Norvell said about Jordan Travis’ development, and preparation for Clemson atmosphere - “I think Jordan (Travis) sees the field as good as probably any quarterback I’ve had, and that’s saying a lot.”
- READ and check out Tommy Mire’s personal observations from Tuesday’s Florida State practice report: Clemson week - Momentum from Saturday carries over
- LISTEN to TN Rappers Brian Pellerin, Juan Montalvo, and Jon Marchant, discuss If FSU and Clemson are heading in different directions, and, How close are the Noles to the Tigers? on The ‘Seminole Wrap’
- WATCH as Mike Norvell discusses Wednesday’s practice: “All in all we had a good day, but still a lot of work to do before Saturday” by Brett Nevitt
- READ Tommy Mire’s personal observations from Wednesday’s Florida State practice report: Clemson week - The Noles prepare to go on the road again
- WATCH McKenzie Milton as he talks about his role as leader and reserve QB: “If my number gets called, I’ll be ready.”
- Did you see Jon Marchant’s FSU football opponent Q&A: with Ryan Cantor from Shakin The Southland, SBN’s blog for the Clemson Tigers?
- READ Kevin Little’s FSU vs Clemson Preview and then WATCH his ‘X’s&Noles’ Clemson Scouting Video Report
- Matchup and Memories of Florida State vs Clemson: Can FSU stop the Clemson streak? featuring Tim Scribble, Matt Minnick, and NoleThruandThru
- Check out Brian Pellerin’s College Football Picks ATS for Week 9
- The Tomahawk Nation’s Staff Predictions: Florida State vs. unranked Clemson
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- BONUS RECRUITING COVERAGE FOR VIP MEMBERS ($$$)-Access only for those whose pay accounts are not more than one year delinquent. Florida State of Recruiting: Can FSU take advantage of the current college football landscape? by Tim Scribble, NoleThruandThru, and Josh Pick