Playing behind third-string quarterback Brock Glenn, No. 4 Florida State won the ACC championship Saturday night, beating Louisville 16-6 in what the Seminoles hope is enough to land them a spot in the College Football Playoff.
"I don't think there is a conversation," Florida State coach Mike Norvell said during his postgame press conference. "This is a team that is well deserving. This is a team that has earned it. This is a team that has showed up consistently and proven that they have what it takes to win."
Even without veteran starter Jordan Travis, out for the season with a leg injury. Even without backup Tate Rodemaker, out for Saturday's game with a concussion.
Rodemaker sustained the concussion on a late hit in the fourth quarter of the Seminoles' Week 13 win over Florida. Gators defender Jaydon Hill was ejected for targeting after the play, and Rodemaker retreated to the injury tent for evaluation. He returned two plays later to help cap a touchdown drive.
Norvell said Rodemaker did not have concussion symptoms during the game, but on Sunday was added to the protocol.
Rodemaker made just his second career start against Florida after FSU lost incumbent Jordan Travis to an ankle injury the previous week. Glenn becomes the third different quarterback to start for the Seminoles in as many weeks.
Norvell insisted Friday the game plan would not change dramatically, and he said Glenn brings ample talent and confidence to the role.
Glenn looked very much like a true freshman making his first start. He had numerous passes that could have and should have been intercepted and struggled to connect with his receivers. Florida State’s best offense came when the team went to the wildcat formation and split Glenn out wide. After Louisville tied the game at 3-3 midway through the third quarter, FSU quickly scored its only TD of the night after Lawrance Toafili broke a 73-yard run to set himself up for a short score.
The defense came to play. 14 tackles for loss is a season high. 188 total yards allowed is a season low. 7 sacks is a season high. 10 pass breakups is a season high. This defense balled out, and they deserve all the credit for this win.
It was not pretty for Florida State's offense for most of the game. Just 219 yards, 3.4 yards per play, and 55 passing yards. Lawrance Toafili deserves a ton of credit as well: 10 carries for 118 yards. The wildcat formation with him was amazing.
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