Seminoles fall short against Clemson

And when those things occurred against Clemson, it officially marked the end of a run. “Y’all are just catching up”.

Swinney promised bigger parties ahead, but only if his players keep the same approach they have all year of focusing on the next opponent.

No one’s sleeping on the Tigers (9-0, 6-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) now.

Clemson’s 58-0 win over Miami said something. It’s hard to imagine a scenario where Clemson isn’t among the four playoff teams.

Clemson also has an emerging Heisman candidate in quarterback Deshaun Watson, who threw for 297 yards and a touchdown versus Florida State. Once again, we will play the waiting game on who will be named the starting quarterback as Fisher said, he will wait and see before announcing the starter. “It’s good to be in control of our destiny, good to be in the driver’s seat. Thoroughbreds are good at every pole”, Reader said.

Clemson’s defense shined, too.

The defeat Saturday night spelled the end of a dominant run in the ACC and essentially squashed any shot FSU had at making the College Football Playoff semifinals. Only defending National Champion Ohio State has a longer streak with 22 straight wins.

Cook had 194 yards on 21 carries. However, he was injured in the loss to Georgia Tech and back-up Sean Maguire was extremely impressive in the win against Syracuse.

Two days before Clemson’s game against ACC nemesis Florida State, the Tigers were shown a clip from what has been called “The Match of the Century”, a horse race that took place 77 years ago and featured underdog Seabiscuit against heavy favorite War Admiral.

Elliott said senior leaders like offensive linemen Eric Mac Lain and Ryan Norton, along with running back Zac Brooks and receiver Charone Peake set the tone for younger players by keeping focused.

With the departures of their top offensive playmakers, many expected the Seminoles to struggle this season after they won the national championship in 2013 and qualified for the first CFP past year.

Florida State had Clemson as on its heels early. There is a three-team tiebreaker that could still come into play and benefit the Tigers, but we’ll cross that bridge if the need arises. On Saturday, Navy let it be known they should be in the conversation just as much as any other contender.

Oklahoma State made the biggest jump in this poll, as it handed TCU its first loss of the season and found itself rewarded as the newest member of the top five. It marks just the third time in history Clemson has been No. 1 according to the AP poll. The Crimson Tide dominated the No. 9 LSU Tigers, and they now have the clear path the SEC Championship game. If you’re part of the next three ball games and the bowl game that allow us to be successful, this is what you’ll be.

Peake finished with four catches for 50 yards, including his two receptions in the fourth quarters that gave the Tigers the first downs they were looking for. Their final three games are all at home, against OR, Cal and Notre Dame.

The Seminoles have had their problems with N.C. State in the past. The last time it happened was 2009. His 60-minute body of work wasn’t remarkable, but his fourth-quarter composure carried a value far beyond numbers. Florida remained No. 11, while FSU dropped to No. 19.

The second half was all Tigers.

No. 25 Memphis at No. 16 Houston.