Overview

• Florida State lost 34-31 to Pittsburgh in Tallahassee, dropping to 3-3 overall and 0-3 in ACC play with an eight-game conference losing streak.
• Pitt outgained FSU 476-415 as true freshman Mason Heintschel went 21-of-29 for two touchdowns and 321 passing yards and added 64 rushing yards.
• FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos threw for 245 yards and three touchdowns as the Seminoles suffered a third consecutive one-score defeat.
• Mike Norvell took responsibility postgame, saying the results are unacceptable and on his shoulders, as outlets expect FSU to fall out of the Top 25.
• Norvell’s contract includes an 85% buyout reportedly north of $50 million, with figures cited around $53–58 million depending on timing, despite a one-year $4.5 million pay reduction for 2025.