TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two old rivals met again in Tallahassee Saturday. FSU and Miami continued their almost 75-year rivalry under the lights, with both teams ranked in the top 25.
Watch the video to see how fans showed their spirit and what happened on the field.
The game
After scoring a quick field goal early, FSU gave up 28 unanswered points to the Hurricanes. Late in the 4th quarter, Florida State rallied with 19 points of their own, but it was not enough to get the win.
Miami continued their undefeated season under quarterback Carson Beck with the win. FSU will look to bounce back next week at home against Pitt. The Seminoles are still searching for their first ACC win of the season.
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The Seminoles and Hurricanes faced off under the lights in an instant classic, but there's more than just football energizing the Tallahassee community.
The day kicked off early at Heritage Fountain outside Doak Campbell Stadium, where fans gathered for the ACC Huddle broadcast, bringing energy, signs, and plenty of team spirit.
Zackery Betts, an FSU fan, said, "I mean it's just amazing that FSU gets to host. To have all the fans out the band out the cheerleaders, it was just awesome for the fans and for everyone."
Later, former FSU quarterback Jordan Travis stopped by the Seminole Sport Shop, signing autographs and meeting with fans who were excited to see one of their all-time favorite players.
"Best time ever. He was very relaxed, and he asked us how we were doing, and he appreciated us coming out. Go Noles!" FSU fans Ieshia Bradley and Jessica Gonzalez said.
Of course, no game day in Tallahassee is complete without tailgating. Several FSU groups hosted tailgates across campus, each adding their own flavor to the pregame traditions.
“At the tailgate, we have everything. We have a photo booth. We have food. We have a fish fry, actually, so we are really looking forward to the hot fish. We have a great caterer. You hear the music. We have a DJ, and then we have a great vibe so many new faces, but also old faces that come together and celebrate one another,” said Erika Kegler, the FSU Black Alumni President.
Elsewhere on campus, the Hispanic/Latino Alumni Network brought their own unique celebration to game day, showcasing food, music, and culture as part of the Seminole spirit.
Ana Martinez, the Hispanic Latina Alumni Network President, said, "I love seeing people coming from all over the country. We have people from California, New York, Miami. And they are here because they hear the music or they see the food, and it pulls them in, and it's a little bit of a taste back home."
Noles football legend and College Gameday icon Lee Corso returned home to Doak to take in the game with fans, and 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse was celebrated tonight.
And of course, all eyes eventually turned to the field, where in the first half, FSU got off to a 3-0 lead. Still, Miami eventually got going, getting 2 turnovers and taking a 14-3 lead at the half.
With FSU losing 28-22, the Seminoles will look to bounce back next week as they host Pitt at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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