... State needed a win.  More than that, they needed a good showing.  The reason for this is hope.  The Seminoles needed hope, after last week's loss to Oklahoma, that the season was not lost with one blemish on the record.  This was the showing that they, and the fans, wanted.

Florida State had a slow start in the first half before lighting up the scoreboard in the latter part of the game.  After two early field goals on drives that should have been touchdowns, one play broke open the margin.

Chris Thompson, the youngest of the running backs who received playing time, made use of his chance in the middle of the second quarter.  On one play from the opponent's 17-yard li...

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