Florida State Seminoles Fall to Stanford Cardinal in Defensive Battle at Stanford Stadium

The Florida State Seminoles faced off against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium, resulting in a 20-13 loss for the Noles. Both teams now hold a record of 3-4. The game was marked by strong defensive plays and strategic maneuvers from both sides, with the Trees managing to secure a narrow victory.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw the Cardinal take an early lead with a field goal, setting the tone for what would be a tightly contested match. The Noles' defense held firm, preventing any further scoring from their opponents during this period.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams found their rhythm offensively. Florida State managed to score 10 points through effective rushing and passing plays. Kevin Sperry contributed significantly with his accurate throws, completing over half of his passes for 69 yards without interceptions. Meanwhile, Tommy Castellanos added depth to their offensive strategy by rushing for one touchdown.

Third Quarter

The third quarter was dominated by Stanford's offense as they scored another touchdown while keeping Florida State scoreless. Despite efforts from players like K.J. Kirkland and Jayson Jenkins who each recorded sacks on defense, the Tribe struggled to contain Stanford's advances.

Fourth Quarter

In the final quarter of play, Jake Weinberg successfully kicked another field goal for Florida State; however, it wasn't enough to close the gap created earlier by Stanford’s consistent scoring throughout previous quarters.

Overall performance highlights included Micahi Danzy leading in receiving yards with an impressive total of 106 yards on three receptions and Gavin Sawchuk contributing significantly on ground plays with six first downs achieved through his rushes.

Looking ahead: The Seminoles will host Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on November 1st at 1:00 PM EDT where fans can catch all action live via local sports networks or streaming services online!

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