Photo courtesy of Garnet and Great/Florida State football archivist Legendary head coach Bobby Bowden's first season in Tallahassee featured more losses than wins, but it ended on a high note. The Seminoles closed the 5-6 campaign with three straight wins -- all fourth-quarter comebacks. The final of those victories came on this day 45 years ago. Quarterback Jimmy Jordan … [Read more...] about 45-Year Nole Anniversary: Jordan’s 96-Yard TD Pass to Unglaub Rallies FSU Past Virginia Tech
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45-Year Nole Anniversary: FSU Uses Late TD, 2-Point Try to Beat North Texas State in Snow
Photo courtesy of University of North Texas For legendary Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden, his first season would be the only losing campaign of his illustrious career. Still, that season had some memorable moments. One of those came on this day 45 years ago. On a snow-covered field, FSU used a late touchdown and 2-point conversion to emerge victorious over North Texas … [Read more...] about 45-Year Nole Anniversary: FSU Uses Late TD, 2-Point Try to Beat North Texas State in Snow
45-Year Nole Anniversary: Bowden Coaches First Game at FSU
Photo courtesy of Garnet and Great/Florida State football archivist Just about everyone loves a happy ending. The beginning however, isn't always that way. That was true for legendary head coach Bobby Bowden. He made his Florida State head coaching debut on this day 45 years ago in a 21-12 loss to Memphis State. Setting the Stage Florida State had won just four total games … [Read more...] about 45-Year Nole Anniversary: Bowden Coaches First Game at FSU