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Hunter helps No. 23 Clemson rout Florida State 72-46
Dillon Hunter scored a career-best 17 points as No. 23 Clemson jumped out to a big lead and put away Florida State 72-46 on Saturday.
 
Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton watches his team during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Virginia Tech, March 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Longtime FSU coach Leonard Hamilton is stepping down ‘with no regrets’ at the end of the season
Longtime Florida State basketball coach Leonard Hamilton is stepping down at the end of the season. Hamilton, who is being sued by several former players over allegations he failed to deliver on name, image and likeness promises, announced his decision Monday following a team meeting.
 
Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos celebrates by making a chopping motion with his hand towards Florida State fans after he scored the first touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley, File)
FSU and QB Thomas Castellanos are a perfect pairing, with both wanting a fresh start
Florida State and Thomas Castellanos appear to be a perfect pairing. Castellanos abruptly left Boston College in mid-November after losing his starting job to Grayson James.
 
Central Florida head coach Gus Malzahn directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Gus Malzahn chose coordinator job at Florida State because head coaching has ‘changed dramatically’
Gus Malzahn nearly beat Florida State in the 2013 national championship game. Now the former Auburn head coach is on Florida State’s sideline. He resigned as UCF’s coach last month to become Mike Norvell’s offensive coordinator in Tallahassee.
 
Florida players celebrate after defeating Florida State 31-11 after a NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida runs over Florida State, recovers five fumbles in 31-11 rivalry win
Montrell Johnson ran for 99 yards, including a touchdown, and Florida recovered five fumbles in a 31-11 win over Florida State on Saturday.
 
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it’s losing games in 2024
Florida State’s current recruiting class is shaping up to be as much of a debacle as anything that’s happened on the field for the Seminoles over the past three months. FSU (1-9) has lost nearly as many recruits as games.
 
Florida head coach Todd Golden, center, shouts instruction during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Clayton scores 25 points as No. 20 Florida, Todd Golden beat Florida State 87-74 on the road
Walter Clayton scored 16 of his 25 points in the first half and No. 20 Florida held off a late rally to beat Florida State 87-74.
 
Hampton scores 5 TDs, Brown gets first win over Florida State as North Carolina rolls to 35-11 win
Omarion Hampton had four touchdown runs and a 49-yard TD reception as North Carolina cruised to a 35-11 victory over Florida State on Saturday. Hampton racked up 172 rushing yards and 93 receiving yards and now has 14 touchdowns for UNC.
 
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney wants to accept the holding penalty against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Dabo Swinney seeks ACC-record 174th win, surpassing Bobby Bowden, with victory at Florida St.
Dabo Swinney had just been named Clemson’s interim head coach in 2008, replacing Tommy Bowden, when he got a phone call from Tommy’s dad, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden.
 
Florida State defensive lineman Marvin Jones Jr. (7) drags down California quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Florida State defense records seven sacks, Seminoles edge Cal for first win of 2024
Ja’Khi Douglas had a 36-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter and Florida State defeated Cal 14-9 on Saturday in the Bears’ first Atlantic Coast Conference game.
 
Florida State quarterbacks Luke Kromenhoek (14), DJ Uiagalelei (4), defensive back Charles Lester III (4) and defensive back Cade Papineau (38) walk off the field after losing 20-12 to Memphis in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State is college football’s most disappointing team, and it’s not even close
Few expected Florida State to run the table again in the Atlantic Coast Conference and coast into the expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff.
 
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell shouts during a warm up for the NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Florida State at the Aviva stadium Dublin, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Florida State coach Norvell seeks 1st win of season against Memphis, his former team
Florida State needs a win to avoid an 0-3 start and it could come at the expense of coach Mike Norvell’s former team. Norvell and the winless Seminoles face undefeated Memphis on Saturday. Norvell coached his first game at Memphis in 2016.
 
Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) celebrates after scoring the first touchdown against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida State
Treshaun Ward totaled 138 offensive yards, including a 13-yard touchdown reception, against his former team as Boston College stunned No. 10 Florida State 28-13.
 
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell shouts during a warm up for the NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Florida State at the Aviva stadium Dublin, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
No. 10 Florida State seeks to learn from ‘sickening’ loss, faces Boston College in home opener
Florida State coach Mike Norvell was sickened by his team’s season-opening 24-21 loss to Georgia Tech in Ireland.
 
FILE - Florida State players pose after defeating Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Florida State announced it will hold a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Dec. 22, and a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press the future of the athletic department and its affiliation with the Atlantic Coast Conference will be discussed.(AP Photo/Erik Verduzco, File)
Florida State has sued the ACC, setting the stage for a fight to leave over revenue concerns
Florida State has sued the Atlantic Coast Conference, challenging a contract that binds the school to the league for the next 12 years. The lawsuit claims the ACC’s grant of rights violates antitrust law and has unenforceable withdrawal penalties.
 
Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) celebrates with defensive lineman Patrick Payton (11) after he intercepted a Florida pass late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida State players and coaches are still hurting as they refocus on trying to stay unbeaten
The heartache won’t go away for Florida State. The Seminoles returned to practice this week still reeling from the selection committee’s decision to leave the undefeated Atlantic Coast Conference champions out of the College Football Playoff.
 
Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse reacts after a play during the second half of the team's Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
Florida State star defensive end Jared Verse opts out of Orange Bowl, enters NFL Draft
Defensive end Jared Verse has opted out of Florida State’s bowl game and will enter the NFL Draft following back-to-back nine-sack seasons. Verse made the announcement Tuesday on social media.
 
Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) celebrates with defensive lineman Patrick Payton (11) after he intercepted a Florida pass late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
From Jared Verse to Patrick Payton and defensive interior, Florida State bringing pass-rush heat
Jared Verse rushed off the edge and kept pushing. Before Florida offensive tackle Damieon George Jr. could realize it, he was backpedaling furiously but being pushed toward his quarterback.
 
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis is taken off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis says leg injury will end his season with No. 5 Seminoles
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis says the severe leg injury he sustained Saturday will end his season.
 
Florida State's Caziah Holmes (26) runs for a touchdown after getting a handoff from Tate Rodemaker during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State QB Jordan Travis out with leg injury, No. 4 Seminoles rout North Alabama 58-13
Fourth-ranked Florida State lost star quarterback Jordan Travis to a leg injury in the first quarter, yet rallied behind backup Tate Rodemaker and beat North Alabama 58-13 on Saturday night.
 
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis receives attention on the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Florida State QB Jordan Travis carted off after injury to left leg against North Alabama
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis was carted off the field after suffering what appeared to be a serious injury to his left leg late in the first quarter of the fourth-ranked Seminoles game against North Alabama.
 
Florida State celebrates after defeating Miami in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
No. 4 Florida State to honor its seniors vs North Alabama in final home game
Offensive lineman D’Mitri Emmanuel will be participating in the third senior night of his seven-year college career when No. 4 Florida State takes on North Alabama on Saturday.
 
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No. 4 Florida State takes pride in second-half defensive performances
Florida State has scored 30 or more points in 13 straight games. The Seminoles’ defense has also built an impressive run in October. The last second-half touchdown Florida State’s defense allowed came more than a month ago, on Sept. 23 at Clemson.
 
FILE - Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton directs his team against Georgia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Florida State missed the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons amid mounting injuries and a lack of depth — usually a strength under longtime coach Leonard Hamilton. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Florida State should be deeper but might need more to return to the NCAA Tournament
Florida State missed the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons amid mounting injuries and a lack of depth, which had been a strength under longtime coach Leonard Hamilton.
 
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
WR Johnny Wilson, QB Jordan Travis good to go as No. 4 FSU prepares for 16th-ranked Duke
No. 4 Florida State should be close to full strength offensively for its matchup against 16th-ranked Duke on Saturday.
 
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) looks for a receiver as Syracuse defensive lineman Kevon Darton (0) pursues him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jordan Travis has a hand in 3 touchdowns and Florida State’s defense stymies Syracuse in a 41-3 win
Jordan Travis ran for two touchdowns and tossed a 56-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman as No. 4 Florida State routed Syracuse 41-3. It was the Seminoles’ 12th straight win.
 
From who’s No. 1 to who’s the next coach to be fired, AP college football writer Ralph Russo keeps on top of the all the news, trends and arguments fueling the most passionate fans in all of sports...
Florida State’s turnaround rooted in 2021 win over Syracuse
Florida State was on the ropes, 0-4 to start the 2021 season, before playing host to Syracuse in a game that is directly linked to the Seminoles’ turnaround.
 
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Undefeated but flawed No. 5 Florida St. seeks to shore up flaws vs. Virginia Tech
Florida State has started 4-0 with a pair of impressive wins away from home, knocking off LSU in Orlando and edging Clemson at Death Valley while scoring 30 or more points in each September game.
 
Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman (4) catches a pass for a touchdown while covered by Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus (10) during overtime in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Undefeated and unsatisfied, No. 5 Florida State using its bye week to get healthy
No. 5 Florida State is undefeated and unsatisfied — even with victories against powerhouses LSU and Clemson on a resume that’s widely considered the most impressive in the country.
 
Florida State defensive end Jared Verse (5) gets fired up before an NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
No. 4 FSU won’t need any help getting up for Clemson, which has won 7 straight in the series
Once a heated Atlantic Coast Conference rivalry, the Florida State-Clemson series has become a lopsided affair. The Tigers have won seven in a row against the Seminoles, including five by double digits and four in Death Valley.
 
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