Luke Kromenhoek throws 3 TD passes as Florida St. ends six-game skid vs. Charleston Southern
Luke Kromenhoek throws 3 TD passes as Florida St. ends six-game skid vs. Charleston Southern
Florida State quarterback Luke Kromenhoek (14) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State tight end Amaree Williams (40) celebrates with quarterback Luke Kromenhoek (14) after scoring the team’s first touchdown against Charleston Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State’s Caziah Holmes (26) scores their second touchdown as Charleston Southern defensive lineman Darrius Bell tries to stop him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Charleston Southern quarterback Kaleb Jackson (15) rolls out with running back Autavius Ison (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State quarterback Luke Kromenhoek (14) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State quarterback Luke Kromenhoek (14) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State tight end Amaree Williams (40) celebrates with quarterback Luke Kromenhoek (14) after scoring the team’s first touchdown against Charleston Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State tight end Amaree Williams (40) celebrates with quarterback Luke Kromenhoek (14) after scoring the team’s first touchdown against Charleston Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State’s Caziah Holmes (26) scores their second touchdown as Charleston Southern defensive lineman Darrius Bell tries to stop him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State’s Caziah Holmes (26) scores their second touchdown as Charleston Southern defensive lineman Darrius Bell tries to stop him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Charleston Southern quarterback Kaleb Jackson (15) rolls out with running back Autavius Ison (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Charleston Southern quarterback Kaleb Jackson (15) rolls out with running back Autavius Ison (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Luke Kromenhoek threw for 209 yards and tossed three touchdown passes as Florida State halted a six-game losing streak and routed Charleston Southern 41-7 on Saturday.
Kromenhoek completed 13 of 20 passes in his first college start, including a 71-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Khi Douglas, as the Seminoles (2-9) won for the first time since Sept. 21. The true freshman also connected with Amaree Williams for a 4-yard TD and Hykeem Williams for a 10-yard TD.
Florida State had the nation’s lowest scoring offense at 13.3 points. The Seminoles hadn’t scored more than 21 points or surpassed the 300-yard mark in 2024. But Florida State overwhelmed FCS Charleston Southern (1-11), accumulating 415 offensive yards.
Kaleb Jackson completed 22 of 32 passes for 218 yards, including a 7-yard touchdown pass to Landon Sauers, and an interception for the Buccaneers.
The takeaway
Charleston Southern: While the Buccaneers found some success through the air, they couldn’t sustain drives and managed just 57 rushing yards on 29 carries.
Florida State: The Seminoles picked up a season-best 176 rushing yards, scoring 17 points in the second quarter and 14 points in the third quarter to take control.
Up next
Charleston Southern’s season is over.
Florida State plays host to Florida on Nov. 30.
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