Florida State football is back from a bye week as they prepare to take on Duke in an ACC showdown this Friday night.
The Seminoles, with a record of 1-5, have a perfect history against the Blue Devils, defeating them in all 22 previous encounters, including a 38-20 victory in their last matchup. Both teams are coming off a bye week; Florida State lost to Clemson 29-13 while Duke fell to Georgia Tech 24-14.
Brock Glenn will start at quarterback for FSU, marking his second career start after DJ Uiagalelei’s injury. The Seminoles enter the game as three-point underdogs.
As the game unfolds, FSU trails Duke 17-6 at halftime after struggling with turnovers. Despite outgaining Duke 150 to 62 yards, FSU’s three turnovers were costly, allowing the Blue Devils to capitalize on Miami’s mistakes.
In quick succession, Glenn threw a pick-six, fumbled the ball, and delivered another interception, with all three turnovers resulting in scores for Duke. Following these mistakes, Luke Kromenhoek replaced Glenn at quarterback.
FSU is having its strongest rushing performance of the season, with 107 rushing yards in the first half, exceeding their average. However, the Seminoles’ wide receivers dropped crucial passes, further hampering their offensive efforts.
At halftime, the score stands at Duke 17, FSU 6.
In the second quarter, Duke extended its lead to 14-3 after FSU failed to stop a fourth-and-one play, allowing running back Star Thomas to score a two-yard touchdown. This came after Glenn’s fumble, creating a significant 14-point turnaround in favor of Duke.
During the first quarter, FSU’s defense looked solid, forcing Duke to three punts and allowing minimal yardage. However, Glenn’s pick-six allowed Duke to take the lead.
Florida State scored first in the matchup with a 23-yard field goal, but soon faced difficulties as Duke’s defense began to dominate.
Both teams are eager for a victory, with talented players and high stakes as the game continues. The crowd awaits further action with implications for both teams in this crucial ACC matchup.