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Florida State Regroups for Prime-Time Rivalry With No. 3 Miami in Tallahassee

Norvell casts the matchup as a measuring stick for the Seminoles’ response to their Virginia loss.

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Overview

  • FSU hosts Miami on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Doak Campbell Stadium with the game televised on ABC.
  • Mike Norvell emphasized the rivalry’s significance and framed this week as an opportunity to show corrections and resilience after the double-overtime defeat at Virginia.
  • Norvell highlighted Miami quarterback Carson Beck as a focal challenge, citing his accuracy and quick decisions, with reported early-season marks of 73.2% completions, 972 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions.
  • He also singled out defensive lineman Ruben Bain Jr., saying the sophomore is playing at an elite level and moves across the front to create problems.
  • Coaches stressed fixing 15 missed tackles, three turnovers and 440 yards allowed against Virginia, with analysts noting another loss would strain FSU’s ACC title and College Football Playoff paths.