Southern Mississippi vs. Florida State 13-66

Southern Miss. Football was on the wrong end of a rout

The Golden Eagles were within reach for the first 22 minutes Saturday night, but No. 5 Florida State kept the pedal to the metal in a 66-13 takedown of Southern Miss.

Florida State (2-0) jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, but Southern Miss hung around until midway through the second quarter. The Seminoles responded to the Golden Eagles' first points of the game with 17 points on their next three possessions, taking a 31-3 lead at halftime. 

Southern Miss (1-1) didn't offer as much resistance in the second half, surrendering three touchdowns in the first five minutes. It scored its only touchdown late in the third quarter, but the game was well out of hand.

After boat racing LSU on Sunday night, the Seminoles seem to be the country’s favorite team. Before the game kicked off in Orlando, the ‘Noles were 28-point favorites, and now the line moved three points. I do not believe that Florida State will come out flat Saturday. This coaching staff will not let it happen, but the Golden Eagles are better than people realize. Frank Gore Jr. could present problems for a defense with significant issues against the run last year. This is a team last season that went into New Orleans and knocked off Tulane on the road. They have continued to improve each season under Head Coach Will Hall, who knows Mike Norvell well and should make this a game into the second half. Florida State is still trying to work through some things on both sides of the ball, leading to a comfortable win but no cover.

The No. 4 Florida State Seminoles (1-0) and Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-0) will clash on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium.

Coleman added another series to his highlight reel after a 34-yard catch and hurdle before putting six on the scoreboard, and the Seminoles would add another off a clutch 4th down conversion by wide receiver Hykeem Williams and a 29-yard reception by tight end Kyle Morlock. Kicker Ryan Fitzgerald finished the half with a 35-yard field goal.

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Sarah H

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