The Florida State Seminoles football team is the intercollegiate football team of Florida State University (FSU), located in Tallahassee, Florida. The team competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Seminoles have won three national championships, in 1993, 1999, and 2013. They have also won 16 conference championships, including 15 ACC championships.
The Seminoles are known for their garnet and gold uniforms, their tomahawk chop, and their “War Chant” fight song. They have also been known for their successful recruiting, which has helped them to maintain a high level of competitiveness.
The Seminoles’ home games are played at Doak Campbell Stadium, which is located on the FSU campus in Tallahassee. Doak Campbell Stadium is the 18th largest stadium in college football and the 2nd largest in the ACC, with a seating capacity of 70,500.
The Seminoles are currently coached by Mike Norvell, who is in his third year as head coach. Norvell is a former offensive coordinator at Arizona State University and Memphis University.
The Seminoles’ 2023 season was their best season since 2013. They finished the regular season with a 12-0 record and won the ACC Championship. They were ranked No. 4 in the final AP Poll and No. 5 in the final Coaches Poll. The Seminoles lost to the Michigan Wolverines in the Orange Bowl, 35-21.
The Seminoles are expected to be a contender for the national championship in 2024. They return most of their starters from their 2023 team, including quarterback Jordan Travis, running back Trey Benson, and wide receiver Keon Coleman. The Seminoles also have a strong recruiting class, which includes five-star quarterback Malik Nabers and four-star wide receiver Chris Dixon.
Here are some of the key players for the Florida State Seminoles in 2024:
- Quarterback Jordan Travis: Travis is a junior who is coming off a breakout season in 2023. He threw for 2,755 yards and 20 touchdowns and ran for 764 yards and 14 touchdowns.
- Running back Trey Benson: Benson is a sophomore who is expected to be the Seminoles’ starting running back in 2024. He rushed for 838 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2023.
- Wide receiver Keon Coleman: Coleman is a junior who is the Seminoles’ leading wide receiver. He caught 46 passes for 639 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2023.
- Defensive end Jared Verse: Verse is a junior who is one of the Seminoles’ best defensive players. He had 7.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss in 2023.
- Cornerback Travis Jay: Jay is a junior who is the Seminoles’ leading cornerback. He had 42 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 5 pass breakups in 2023.
The Florida State Seminoles are a team to watch in 2024. They have a talented roster and a promising head coach. They are expected to be one of the top teams in the ACC and could make a run at the national championship.
