Running back Dalvin Cook failed to gain 100 yards rushing for the first time in five regular-season games. It was the second most by a freshman in Florida State history.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback had some fiery words for his former team at halftime of the Seminoles’ 45-34 win over Ole Miss in Orlando on Monday.
Another FSU score put the Rebels in an eight-point deficit heading into the final 15 minutes.
Nothing went right for the Rebels after they built that 28-6 lead. Massey is capable of lining up at receiver, running back, quarterback, returner and even punter.
Ole Miss has plenty of talent, but the defense was left out on the field much too long and a number of injuries added to the Rebels woes.
After halftime the Seminoles then rattled off 26 more points to open up the second half and come all the way back against Ole Miss and keep live up to their billing as a Top 5 team in the nation.
“We could not get off the field on third down”, Freeze said.
MS tight end Evan Engram runs in the end zone on a 21-yard pass reception for a touchdown against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Orlando, Fla.
The Seminoles came into the contest as heavy favourites, but went behind early in the first quarter, before finding themselves trailing 28-6 with 3:04 left in the first half.
Mistakes by Kelly under pressure took away any momentum the Rebels had in the first half. It has set some unfair expectations for the rest of the season, but Walker finished Monday’s game against the Rebels with 4.5 sacks, 4.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble, and six tackles.
“I said a year ago we probably would have lost that football game because we didn’t know how to finish”, Strong said. As Francois continued to get up and make plays, the players around him got better.
But after accounting for 478 of FSU’s staggering 580 yards Monday night against a quality opponent, Francois is already generating comparisons to Winston. Little-used Freddie Stevenson and Ryan Izzo scored touchdowns. The Seminoles converted 9 of 18 third downs. His arm talent is impressive and his willingness to stay in the pocket to take the big hit on release was uncanny for a first time starter.
What Florida State had to overcome not only showed their strength in talent but the trust of a coaching staff and leadership. James also picked up the first interception of his career in the first quarter of the game. McFadden’s pick with under three minutes to play sealed the game.
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After a slow start, Francois got Florida State’s offense on a roll. A tendency to give up big plays was another major issue for the defense.
