Florida State Seminoles CFB Betting
Last year, the Florida Gators ripped off 13 consecutive wins to take the Atlantic Coast Conference championship. But because of a season-ending injury to Heisman Trophy hopeful, starting QB Jordan Travis, Florida State was bypassed in favor of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Since that fateful day, life has been a miserable experience for head coach Mike Norvell and his Seminoles. In fact, Florida State suffered its first double-digit loss season in 50 years. Norvell has gone from the penthouse to the outhouse in a single year. Following the loss to Florida, Norvell lured UCF head coach Gus Malzahn to take over as the FSU offensive coordinator.
Florida State Seminoles 2024 Season Recap
Florida State was one of the worst betting on college football using crypto values on the board this season, not to mention a colossal disappointment.
Last game, the Florida State Seminoles lost 31-11 against the Florida Gators as 16.5-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 45.5. Florida State has a record of 2-10 straight up, 3-8-1 against the spread, and 3-9 over/under the total. Florida State ranks 132nd for total offense, 114th for passing, 130th for rushing and 131st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 87th overall, 43rd against the pass, 108th against the rush, and 88th for points allowed. Also, Florida State ranks 120th for fewest turnovers lost and 128th for takeaways.
The Florida State Seminoles faced off against the Florida Gators in their annual Sunshine Showdown to close out FSU's 2024 season. The 'Noles moved to 2-10 on the season as the Gators' defense held FSU to 11 points. It was a battle of two freshmen as FSU quarterback Luke Kromenhoek and Florida's DJ Lagway traded blows in the 31-11 loss.
Kromenhoek was 15/28 for 140 yards, and the entire offense was unable to hang on to the ball. It was a near-record amount of fumbles, with eight, and an overall poor performance that summed up FSU's season. Kromenhoek was also sacked eight times behind an offensive line that couldn't hold off the Gator pass rush.
Florida won the coin toss and deferred the ball to Florida State. Kromenhoek started the offense off with a 10-yard run. A six-yard pass to tight end Kyle Morlock helped set up another first down. Kromenhoek took back-to-back sacks, and their first drive was shut down, forcing punter Alex Mastromanno to punt.
The teams continued to trade punts, mostly aided by drops by UF's Tony Livingston and Chimere Dike. Running back Lawrance Toafili got the 'Noles started off, and wide receiver Ja'Khi Douglas picked up a first down. Florida linebacker Jack Pyburn forced their second fumble of the night in the Florida State red zone. UF's first score was on a walk-in one-yard touchdown by running back Ja'kobi Jackson.
The second quarter started in the Seminoles' favor on the legs of Kromenhoek and running back Micahi Danzy. But a fumble by Toafili halted the 'Noles in Florida territory. On the following drive, Florida State's run defense continued to cause issues, but an interception by defensive back Azareye'h Thomas gave them back the ball.
Kromenhoek helped move the 'Noles to midfield on a 17-yard pass to Toafili. After the fourth sack given up in the game, FSU was forced to punt again.
Lagway was able to capitalize on the three-and-out and found Dike on a 21-yard completion, and a big run by Montrell Johnson, Jr. moved them into Florida State territory. After completion on a deep crossing route to Dike, the Gators were in a position to score again. Lagway put UF up by 14 on a four-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Marcus Burke to end the half.
2024 Florida State Seminoles Football Schedule
| DATE |
OPPONENT |
SCORE |
RECORD |
| Aug 24 |
vs. Georgia Tech (Dublin) |
L 21-24 |
0-1 |
| Sep 2 |
vs. Boston College |
L 13-28 |
0-2 |
| Sep 7 |
OFF |
| Sep 14 |
vs. Memphis |
L 12-20 |
0-3 |
| Sep 21 |
vs. California |
W 14-9 |
1-3 |
| Sep 28 |
at SMU |
L 16-42 |
1-4 |
| Oct 5 |
vs. Clemson |
L 13-29 |
1-5 |
| Oct 12 |
OFF |
| Oct 18 |
at Duke |
L 16-23 |
1-6 |
| Oct 26 |
at Miami-FL |
L 14-36 |
1-7 |
| Nov 2 |
vs. North Carolina |
L 11-35 |
1-8 |
| Nov 9 |
at Notre Dame |
L 3-52 |
1-9 |
| Nov 16 |
OFF |
| Nov 23 |
vs. Charleston Southern |
W 41-7 |
2-9 |
| Nov 30 |
vs. Florida |
L 11-31 |
2-10 |
The Florida State Seminoles are a modern power with three national championships (1993, 1999, 2013). The Seminoles have won 18 conference championships and six division titles. They are a proud program with a passionate fan base that will travel.
The late great Booby Bowden built the program into a national powerhouse from 1976 through 2009. Bowden is in the College Football Hall of Fame. Great Seminole players include Fred Biletnikoff, Deion Sanders, Charlie Ward, and Jameis Winston.
Before the arrival of Bowden, Florida State toiled in relative obscurity. They never finished in the Top 10 from the program’s founding in 1954 until 1977, when Bowden led them to a final ranking of 14th. From 1987 through 2000, Bowden led the Seminoles to Top 5 or better finishes every season.
Jimbo Fisher led Florida State to its last national championship but left in a huff in 2017 out of frustration regarding his relationship with the administration.
Now, Mike Norvell has broken through, and the future looks bright for the Noles.
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