Game story: Late penalties doom FSU upset attempt at Clemson

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Game story: Late penalties doom FSU upset attempt at Clemson


Clemson, SC- Florida State football was doomed by penalties in a 30-20 loss to the Clemson Tigers in Death Valley on Saturday evening. The Seminoles led Clemson with 3:00 minutes remaining in the game, but the Tigers took advantage of FSU penalty and miscues to extend their home winning streak to 32 games. The Seminoles were just 4-13 on third down and committed nine penalties for 35 yards. Despite those figures, the oles still had a chance in a hostile environment against a powerhouse program. There aren moral victories in football, but there are steps in the right direction. Despite the result, Florida State is still moving in the right direction as a football program https://www.fssoutlet.com/Jaden_Floyd_Jersey-123. Moments that matteredAkeem Dent steps up earlyThe Florida State Seminoles won the coin toss, but deferred to the Clemson Tigers, who took the ball over at their own 35 to start the game after Parker Grothaus kick barely rolled out of bounds at the 1 yard line.Amari Gainer blew up a swing pass for a loss of four on the first play of the game. Another Gainer tackle brought up third-and-12. The Tigers ran a well-timed screen pass that looked like it could be disastrous for FSU. Running back Will Shipley was out in open space with only Akeem Dent to beat, but Dent brought down the running back short of the line to gain with a strong tackle, forcing a three-and-out. The Seminoles offense picked up one first down before punting on their first drive. A trio of first downs quickly pushed the Tigers into FSU territory. Jarrett Jackson pancaked an interior offensive lineman to force a throwaway on first down. On third-and-six, Dent came up with another big play. Coming off the edge on a safety blitz, Dent hit DJ Uiagalelei arm to force an incompletion. BT Potter converted a 47-yard field goal to open the scoring after Dent timely pressure. FSU puts together picture-perfect TD drive to end 1QAfter no positive runs on their first drive, Lawrance Toafili picked up six yards on the Seminoles first play of their second drive. Jordan Travis rolled out to his left and connected with Darion Williamson on the next play for a first down. On third and eight near midfield Dylan Black Jersey, FSU checked out of a pass play after seeing a Clemson blitz to run a draw. The draw resulted in a gain of 24 yards for Jashaun Corbin. Treshaun Ward gave the Seminoles first and goal on an 11-yard rush, which was sprung by Jordan Wilson blocking. A couple of short runs brought up third-and-goal from the one. With Travis underneath center, he quickly tossed the ball to Corbin on his left, who finished off the drive by plowing into the end-zone. FSU led 6-3 at the end of the first quarter after Ryan Fitzgerald extra point was blocked. The drive lasted 10 plays, went for 75 yards, and ate up more than five minutes.Two big plays give Clemson the leadThe Tigers and Seminoles traded empty drives after FSU TD drive. After a Florida State three-and-out, Phil Mafah broke off a 63-yard run on the first play of Clemson drive. It was the first time this season that FSU allowed a 20+ yard run to a running back. A pair of short runs set up third-and-seven from the 11. Uiagalelei took advantage of Travis Jay in one-on-one coverage. Tight end Davis Allen out-leaped Jay for an easy 11-yard TD connection, putting the Tigers up 10-6. Toafili makes the play of the seasonThe Seminoles needed a big play of their own to respond to the Tigers. Toafili responded with the top play of Florida State season to this point. Travis found Toafili on a wheel route near the sideline https://www.fssoutlet.com/Malik_Mcclain_Jersey-137. The running back had just the safety to beat. He was dragged down from behind by Sheridan Jones, but bounced right off the defensive back and kept his footing near the sideline to house the pass for six. The play went for 75 yards and gave FSU a 13-10 lead. HE NEVER TOUCHED THE GROUND What an incredible acrobatic feat by Lawrance Toafili! Clemson responds with nine-play TD driveThat three-point lead didn last long as the Tigers began to gash the interior of FSU defensive line https://www.fssoutlet.com/Joshua_Kaindoh_Jersey-15. On third-and-two, Uiagalelei called his own number on a run up the middle to avoid a three-and-out. Shipley ran for 14 up the middle on the next play. On a free play (after FSU jumped offside), the QB found Justyn Ross for a 19-yard gain. Shipley gashed the oles again for a 22-yard gain, before finishing the drive with a two-yard score. The teams traded three-and-outs to finish the half, leaving the oles down 17-13 going into the locker room.Florida State Football FSU lands Arizona State WR transfer Johnny Wilson Noles News: Dalvin Cook reacts to the current state of FSU football, ACC releases new COVID-19 policy Florida State Seminoles Transfer Portal Thread #6 FSU Football: Noles in the ProsNoles News: Can FSU continue to have success in the transfer portal?

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