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Turnovers, Fourth-Down Gamble Doom FSU in 28-22 Loss to No. 3 Miami

Florida State turns to execution fixes after public apologies from quarterback Tommy Castellanos and coach Mike Norvell.

Overview

  • The No. 18 Seminoles fell to 3-2 after Saturday's 28-22 defeat to No. 3 Miami, a game they trailed 28-3 before a late push.
  • Tommy Castellanos said, "This loss is on me," apologizing to teammates, alumni and fans while pledging improvement.
  • FSU committed three turnovers that led to 14 Miami points and drew five penalties for 45 yards despite outgaining the Hurricanes 404-338.
  • An early fourth-and-long try at midfield resulted in a 43-yard interception return, followed one play later by a 44-yard Miami touchdown that flipped momentum.
  • Norvell called the performance "utterly disappointing in every way," defended the fourth-down aggression, and emphasized correcting mistakes as preparation begins for Pittsburgh.