Photo courtesy of Alabama athletics During the middle part of Jimbo Fisher's tenure as Florida State head coach, the Seminoles had become a national power once again. From 2012 to 2016, FSU played in a New Year's Six bowl every year, won three ACC championships and a national title. The premier program in the country, however, was still Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide. … [Read more...] about 5-Year CFB Anniversary: No. 1 Alabama Rolls Florida State in Top-3 Showdown in Atlanta, 24-7
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5-Year CFB Anniversary: Late TD Lifts Florida State Past Michigan in Orange Bowl Thriller, 33-32
Photo credit: Bill Pearce/Florida State athletics Michigan will look to advance to the national title game by beating Georgia in the Orange Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff. The Wolverines were unable to win in their last trip to the Orange Bowl, but they did put on a show. That came on this day five years ago. The Wolverines rallied to take a late lead, but in … [Read more...] about 5-Year CFB Anniversary: Late TD Lifts Florida State Past Michigan in Orange Bowl Thriller, 33-32
5-Year Nole Anniversary: FSU Beats Florida in Top-15 Matchup for Fourth Straight Win in Series
Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics It's the eve of the annual rivalry contest between Florida and Florida State. While the contest hardly has any implications of significance on a national level, Sunshine State bragging rights are at stake. That was also the case on this day five years ago as the schools met in Tallahassee as top-15 teams. When all was said and done, … [Read more...] about 5-Year Nole Anniversary: FSU Beats Florida in Top-15 Matchup for Fourth Straight Win in Series
5-Year Nole Anniversary: Cook Breaks Dunn’s FSU Rushing Record in Rout of Syracuse
Photo courtesy of Jeff Romance/Florida State athletics Florida State has had a number of players become legends over the last 50 years. When it comes to rushing however, Dalvin Cook stands alone. On this day five years ago, Cook cemented his place in FSU history. He broke the career rushing record previously held by Warrick Dunn in a 45-14 rout at Syracuse. Setting the … [Read more...] about 5-Year Nole Anniversary: Cook Breaks Dunn’s FSU Rushing Record in Rout of Syracuse
5-Year Nole Anniversary: Francois’ Late TD Pass to Rudolph Lifts FSU Past NC State
Photo courtesy of Garnet and Great/Florida State football archivist For Florida State, trips to Raleigh are rarely easy. Since 1998, the Seminoles are just 5-7 at Carter-Finley Stadium. On this day five years ago however, FSU's trip ended in triumph. A late touchdown pass was the difference as the Seminoles rallied from 10 points down for a 24-20 victory. Setting the … [Read more...] about 5-Year Nole Anniversary: Francois’ Late TD Pass to Rudolph Lifts FSU Past NC State
