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After three straight losses, Florida State football may have found its identity.
Unfortunately, it’s not a good one.
Coming off a 20-12 loss to the Memphis Tigers Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium, it is obvious that the offense cannot sustain drives. Especially in doing enough to get into the end zone during red zone chances.
“Obviously offensively today, it was a very disappointing performance,” FSU coach Mike Norvell said. “Never able to really get much going.”
FSU’s offense has gotten in the end zone four times in three games, averaging 15.3 points a game. Against Memphis, the Seminoles were inside the red zone twice and only settled for field goals.
FSU eventually turned it on, set up some scoring drives, and remained competitive in the second half. At the same time, the Seminoles were playing catch-up.
Norvell indicated that FSU still lacked explosive plays.
It seems hopeless for FSU as the offense just might be what it is. Norvell, however, is still sounds confident enough to turn the season around.
“I do believe that we’re a much better team than what we’re showing,” Norvell said. “So obviously, it still comes down to me being able to get that out of these guys in game day.”
DJ Uigalelei remains the topic of the discussion.
The transfer quarterback still has one touchdown in three games. In back-to-back weeks, he has thrown bad interceptions that set up a scoring drive for the opposing team. He has been hesitant to get the ball out quickly when under pressure.
In three games, Uiagalelei has thrown for 469 yards and one touchdown and completed 58 percent of his passes.
Norvell avoided addressing a quarterback change when asked back backup Brock Glenn. He mentioned the other critical errors that have plagued he offense.
“We all have challenges,” Norvell said. “It’s easy to point to one person and say, this has to be…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-09-15 13:24:20
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