{"id":18869,"date":"2018-11-25T17:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T22:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosoncfb.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=18869"},"modified":"2025-09-13T16:03:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T20:03:24","slug":"florida-gators-blowout-florida-state-seminoles-41-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2018\/11\/25\/florida-gators-blowout-florida-state-seminoles-41-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Gators Blowout Florida State Seminoles 41-14"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It was a terrific day to be a Gator on Saturday as Florida went into Doak Campbell Stadium and destroyed the Florida State Seminoles. The Gators defeated the Noles 41-14 on their home turf. This win snapped Florida\u2019s five-game losing streak against the Seminoles. Florida State also lost their 36-game bowl streak as they have finished the 2018 season 5-7. It was a great game for the Gators overall. The offense put up a lot of points and had over 500 yards of offense. The defense put pressure on the quarterback and forced three turnovers. Florida State head coach <strong>Willie Taggart<\/strong> finishes his first season as the FSU head coach with a 5-7 record.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Florida State Seminoles<\/h3>\n<p>It was a sad day in Tallassee as the Florida State Seminoles season comes to a close with a loss to their in-state rival, the Florida Gators. There will be no bowl games for Florida State as the next time they\u2019ll be in pads will be for spring camp. It was a miserable day for the Noles quarterback <strong>Deandre Francois.<\/strong> He completed 14-of-29 passes for 154 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Francois also had eleven carries for 41 yards and a rushing touchdown. The lead rusher for the Seminoles was <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/jacques-patrick-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jacques<\/strong> <strong>Patrick<\/strong><\/a>. The senior running back had ten carries for 52 yards in his last college football game. Redshirt-freshman <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/tamorrion-terry-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tamorrion Terry<\/strong><\/a> led Florida State in receiving with three receptions for 78 yards. Sophomore running back <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/cam-akers-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cam Akers<\/strong><\/a> caught a one-handed 15-yard touchdown pass off his facemask.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FSU RB Cam Akers Makes Incredible One-Handed TD Catch vs. Florida\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YDfHp8iOaQE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>On defense, the Florida State Seminoles continued to have their issues as Florida had tons of success on offense. The Noles only had one sack in the game by safety <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/jaiden-woodbey-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jaiden<\/strong> <strong>Woodbey<\/strong><\/a>. The freshman also led the Noles in tackles with eleven on the game. The junior defensive end, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=brian-burns-2,brian-burns-1&amp;search=Brian+Burns&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Brian Burns<\/strong><\/a>, didn\u2019t record a sack but did have six tackles and two QB hurries. Defensive lineman <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/dontavious-jackson-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dontavious Jackson<\/strong><\/a> led the Seminoles in tackles for loss with 1.5. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/hamsah-nasirildeen-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Hamsah Nasirildeen<\/strong><\/a> also had a solid game as he had ten tackles including seven solos versus the Florida Gators.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Florida Gators<\/h3>\n<p>The Florida Gators finish the regular season with an impressive 9-3 record with wins versus LSU and Mississippi State. First year head coach <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/dan-mullen-2.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dan Mullen<\/strong><\/a> has made a huge impact on the Gators especially on offense. Redshirt-sophomore <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/feleipe-franks-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Feleipe Franks<\/strong><\/a> played one of his best games as a Gator. Franks completed 16 out of 26 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns. Florida\u2019s rushing attack led the offense with 282 yards on the ground. Junior <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/lamical-perine-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lamical Perine<\/strong><\/a> led the way with thirteen carries for 129 yards including a 74-yard rushing touchdown. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/jordan-scarlett-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jordan Scarlett<\/strong><\/a> had twenty carries for 88 yards and a score. Sophomore wide receiver <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/trevon-grimes-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Trevon Grimes<\/strong><\/a> led the Gators in receiving with five receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown. Ole Miss transfer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/van-jefferson-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Van Jefferson<\/strong><\/a> caught four passes for 92 yards and a touchdown. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/josh-hammond-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Josh Hammond<\/strong><\/a> also caught a three-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter.<\/p>\n<p>The Florida Gators defense played a great game as they did everything they needed to do. The Florida defense had five sacks on the Florida State quarterback Deandre Francois. Junior defensive end <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/jachai-polite-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jachai Polite<\/strong><\/a> had an incredible game with six tackles including 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Polite is tied for first in the country in force fumbles. He also two sacks away from Florida sack record set by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/alex-brown-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Alex Brown<\/strong><\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/jabari-zuniga-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jabari Zuniga<\/strong><\/a> also had a sack in the game with his four tackles. Senior defensive tackle <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/khairi-clark-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Khairi Clark<\/strong><\/a> recorded his first sack on the year. Freshman cornerback Trey Dean caught his first interception on the season and returned it for 44 yards. Sophomore safety <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/donovan-stiner-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Donovan Stiner<\/strong><\/a> caught his second pick on the season as well.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo Credit:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18893\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18893\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18893\" src=\"https:\/\/lwosoncfb.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Jordan-Scarlett-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"594\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Jordan-Scarlett-.jpg 594w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Jordan-Scarlett--300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Jordan-Scarlett--80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/Jordan-Scarlett--570x420.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">File Photo: TALLAHASSEE, FL &#8211; NOVEMBER 24: Florida Gators running back Jordan Scarlett (25). 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