Bulldogs Dominate Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium in Season Finale
The Florida State Seminoles, with a 13-1 record, faced a tough game against the Georgia Bulldogs, also holding a 13-1 record. The final scoreline read 63-3 in favor of the visiting team.
At Miami Gardens' Hard Rock Stadium, the home crowd witnessed the Florida State Seminoles struggle to find their rhythm against a formidable Bulldogs defense. The Seminoles managed to accumulate only 209 total yards throughout the game, with their rushing attempts yielding an average of just 2 yards per carry for a total of 63 yards. Despite these efforts, they could not convert any touchdowns and had to settle for a single field goal from within the 29-yard line.
The passing game was equally challenging for the Seminoles; they completed only ten out of twenty-seven attempts. This resulted in two interceptions and an overall passer rating of just under sixty-eight. Their longest pass was impressive at fifty-five yards but it wasn't enough to significantly impact their scoring opportunities.
Defensively, Florida State managed one sack and forced one fumble but couldn't capitalize on these moments to shift momentum. They spent over twenty-four minutes on defense but were unable to prevent the Bulldogs from racking up points each quarter.
Special teams had mixed results; while punting averaged forty-eight yards across six attempts with two landing inside the twenty-yard line, kickoff returns yielded fifty-five yards over three returns without any reaching beyond twenty-six yards.
Penalties also hindered FSU's performance; three penalties cost them forty-four yards and contributed to stalled drives or extended possessions for Georgia.
Despite these challenges, there were some bright spots for FSU fans. The team showed resilience in red zone efficiency with one hundred percent success on their sole attempt and converted half of their fourth-down tries as well as sixteen percent on third down conversions.
As fans look ahead after this tough loss at home, they can tune into future broadcasts featuring Florida State as they regroup and prepare for next season's challenges.