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Just when Florida State football looked like it was taking a step forward, it took 42 steps back at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Saturday’s loss to SMU.
The Seminoles suffered a 42-16 beatdown in their first-ever ACC meeting against the Mustangs. They went back to their losing ways with three turnovers, being out-physical by SMU’s offense and out-coached by Rhett Lashlee.
The Seminoles were down for the count and couldn’t kick out from SMU’s beating. FSU falls to 1-4 on the season and 1-3 in the ACC. FSU has lost at least three of its first four games for the third time in coach Mike Norvell’s five seasons.
There were numerous reasons for this disastrous road loss.
Here are the grades the Seminoles received after the loss.
Offense F
Sep 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (4) rolls back to pass against the Southern Methodist Mustangs during the second quarter at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
FSU’s offense is still weak, but what else is new? The Seminoles played flat, sustaining an average of points in the teens and total yards below 300.
DJ Uiagalelei finished throwing his career-worst three interceptions, which will double the interceptions thrown for the season.
All three of the turnovers turned into points, including an 82-yard pick-six. He completed 12 of his 30 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns.
Similar to last week against Cal, Uiagalelei had a good first series when he completed the first three of his four passes, including a nine-yard touchdown pass to his wide receiver Kentron Poitier.
While Uiagalelei will continue to catch strays from the critics, Saturday’s loss belonged to everyone around the senior quarterback.
The offensive line, which was missing their starting guard, Richie Leonard IV, pressured Uiagalelei all night. The…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-09-29 13:18:56
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