2014 Florida State Seminoles football team
American college football season
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The 2014 Florida State Seminoles football team, variously Florida State or FSU, represented Florida State University in the sport of American football during the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS college football season. Florida State competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Seminoles were led by fifth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher and played their home games at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. They were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, playing in the Atlantic Division. It was the Seminoles' 23rd season as a member of the ACC and its 10th in the ACC Atlantic Division.
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ACC champion ACC Atlantic Division champion | |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Atlantic Division | |
| Ranking | |
| Coaches | No. 6 |
| AP | No. 5 (tie) |
| CFP | No. 3 |
| Record | 13–1 (8–0 ACC) |
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| Offensive scheme | Pro-style |
| Defensive coordinator | Charles Kelly (1st season) |
| Base defense | Multiple 4–3 |
| MVP | Dalvin Cook |
| Captain | Mario Edwards Jr. Rashad Greene Jared Haggins Terrance Smith Tre' Jackson Christian Green Cameron Erving Josue Matías Bobby Hart Eddie Goldman Nick Waisome Desmond Hollin |
| Home stadium | Doak Campbell Stadium |
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| No. T–5 Florida State x$^ | 8 | – | 0 | 13 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 15 Clemson | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 24 Louisville | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boston College | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NC State | 3 | – | 5 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Syracuse | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wake Forest | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| No. 8 Georgia Tech x | 6 | – | 2 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duke | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Carolina | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pittsburgh | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Miami (FL) | 3 | – | 5 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia Tech | 3 | – | 5 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: Florida State 37, Georgia Tech 35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Florida State entered the season as the defending national champion.
The Seminoles ended the regular season as the only team from a power conference without a loss, but finished the season with a 13–1 record. The Seminoles won the ACC Atlantic Division for the sixth time, advancing to their fifth conference championship game, where they defeated Georgia Tech to win their fifteenth conference title. Florida State was selected to play in the inaugural College Football Playoff, losing to Oregon in the semifinal at the Rose Bowl and snapping the Seminoles' 29-game win streak. Starting quarterback and 2013 Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston was the first pick in the NFL draft.
Before the season
Seven players from the 2013 team were taken in the 2014 NFL draft.[1]
Returning
Offense
- Jameis Winston
- Rashad Greene
- Nick O'Leary
- Cameron Erving
- Josue Matías
- Tre' Jackson
- Bobby Hart
- Kermit Whitfield
Defense
- Eddie Goldman
- Nile-Lawrence Stample
- Mario Edwards
- Terrance Smith
- Ronald Darby
- P. J. Williams
- Jalen Ramsey
- Nick Waisome
- Demarcus Walker
Special teams
- Roberto Aguayo
- Cason Beatty
Departures
Offense
- Chad Abram
- Kenny Shaw
- Bryan Stork
- Kelvin Benjamin
- Devonta Freeman
- James Wilder Jr.
Defense
- Jacobbi McDaniel
- Christian Jones
- Telvin Smith
- Terrence Brooks
- Lamarcus Joyner
- Timmy Jernigan
- Demonte McAllister
Transfers
Offense
Recruiting class
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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| Kareem Are OL |
Fort Scott, Kansas | Fort Scott CC | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | N/A | Dec 18, 2013 |
Recruit ratings: Scout:  Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Demarcus Christmas DT |
Bradenton, Florida | Manatee HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | N/A | Oct 1, 2012 |
Recruit ratings: Scout:  Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Dalvin Cook RB |
Miami | Miami Central HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 192 lb (87 kg) | N/A | Dec 31, 2013 |
Recruit ratings: Scout:  Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| J.J. Cosentino QB |
Pittsburgh | Central Catholic HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 216 lb (98 kg) | N/A | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Kain Daub LB |
Jacksonville, Florida | Sandalwood HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | N/A | Apr 6, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Alec Eberle OL |
Mechanicsville, Virginia | Atlee HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | 5.10 | May 1, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Lorenzo Featherston DE |
Greensboro, North Carolina | Page HS | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | N/A | Jan 1, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Ethan Frith OL |
Summit, Mississippi | North Pike HS | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | N/A | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Stephen Gabbard OL |
Tallahassee, Florida | Godby HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | N/A | Jun 15, 2013 |
Recruit ratings: Scout:  Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Ja'Von Harrison WR |
Lakeland, Florida | Kathleen HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | N/A | Feb 5, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Ryan Izzo TE |
Sparta, New Jersey | Pope John XXIII HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | N/A | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Malique Jackson ATH |
Jesup, Georgia | Wayne County HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 4.46 | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Roderick Johnson OL |
Florissant, Missouri | Hazelwood Central HS | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 310 lb (140 kg) | N/A | Feb 5, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Frederick Jones DT |
Miami | Miami Central HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | N/A | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Derrick Kelly, Jr. OL |
Havana, Florida | East Gadsden HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | N/A | Feb 5, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Ermon Lane WR |
Homestead, Florida | Homestead HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 172 lb (78 kg) | N/A | Feb 5, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Rick Leonard DE |
Middletown, Maryland | Middletown HS | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 250 lb (110 kg) | 4.72 | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Trey Marshall DB |
Lake City, Florida | Columbia HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 192 lb (87 kg) | N/A | Jul 3, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Corey Martinez OL |
Tampa, Florida | Tampa Catholic HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | N/A | Jul 3, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Chad Mavety OL |
Garden City, New York | Nassau C.C. | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | N/A | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Derrick Nnadi DT |
Virginia Beach, Virginia | Ocean Lakes HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 299 lb (136 kg) | N/A | Feb 5, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Jacob Pugh LB |
Tallahassee, Florida | Godby HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 236 lb (107 kg) | N/A | May 29, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Delvin Purifoy LB |
Pensacola, Florida | Catholic HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 228 lb (103 kg) | 4.70 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Brock Ruble OL |
Hyattsville, Maryland | DeMatha HS | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 321 lb (146 kg) | N/A | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Travis Rudolph WR |
West Palm Beach, Florida | Cardinal Newman HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 189 lb (86 kg) | N/A | Jan 2, 2014 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Mavin Saunders TE |
Houston | Kinkaid HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 233 lb (106 kg) | N/A | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Adam Torres DT |
Lake Mary, Florida | Lake Mary HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | N/A | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Jonathan Vickers RB |
Tallahassee, Florida | North Florida Christian HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | N/A | Jul 19, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Arthur Williams DT |
Fayetteville, North Carolina | E.E. Smith HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 298 lb (135 kg) | 5.15 | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Scout: 3 Rivals: 4 247Sports: 4 ESPN: 3 | ||||||
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Coaching changes
Prior to the start of the season, defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt left his position at Florida State to take the same job at the University of Georgia.[2] Linebackers coach Charles Kelly was promoted to defensive coordinator[3] while wide receivers coach Lawrence Dawsey and quarterbacks coach Randy Sanders were promoted as offensive coordinators. To round out the coaching staff, Bill Miller was hired to coach linebackers.[4]
Spring game
The annual 'Garnet & Gold Game' was held on April 12 at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. The Garnet team, led by quarterback Jameis Winston, was victorious with a 31–14 win over the Gold team.[5]
Florida State Spring Game
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Gold | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Garnet | 0 | 24 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: April 12, 2014
- Game time: 3:00 p.m. EST
- Game attendance: 36,500
Personnel
Coaching staff
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Roster
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Quarterback
Running back
Wide receiver
Tight end
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Offensive line
Defensive line
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Linebacker
Defensive back
Special teams
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Depth chart
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Media
Florida State football is broadcast on the Florida State University Seminoles Radio Network and the games are called by Gene Deckerhoff.
Statistics
Scores by quarter (all opponents)
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Scores by quarter (ACC opponents)
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Rankings
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| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
| AP | 1 (57) | 1 (46) | 1 (38) | 1 (37) | 1 (34) | 1 (27) | 1 (35) | 2 (12) | 2 (14) | 2 (14) | 2 (15) | 2 (12) | 1 (43) | 1 (37) | 2 (29) | 2 (25) | 5 т |
| Coaches | 1 (56) | 1 (57) | 1 (51) | 1 (50) | 1 (36) | 2 (26) | 1 (44) | 2 (31) | 2 (22) | 2 (21) | 2 (22) | 2 (20) | 1 (39) | 2 (30) | 2 (28) | 2 (22) | 6 |
| CFP | Not released | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | Not released | ||||||||
Season
In the ACC Media Poll, Florida State was voted to finish first in the Atlantic Division and win the ACC title.[7] Jameis Winston was selected as the Preseason Player of the Year.[8] FSU led the league with nine preseason All-ACC selections in Rashad Greene, Nick O'Leary, Cameron Erving, Tre' Jackson, Jameis Winston, Karlos Williams on offense along with Mario Edwards and P. J. Williams on defense and Roberto Aguayo on special teams.[9]
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| August 30 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. Oklahoma State* | No. 1 | ABC | W 37–31 | 61,521 | |
| September 6 | 7:30 p.m. | The Citadel* | No. 1 | ACCRSN | W 37–12 | 81,294 | |
| September 20 | 8:00 p.m. | No. 22 Clemson | No. 1 |
| ABC | W 23–17 OT | 82,316 |
| September 27 | 3:30 p.m. | at NC State | No. 1 | ABC/ESPN2 | W 56–41 | 57,583 | |
| October 4 | 3:30 p.m. | Wake Forest | No. 1 |
| ABC | W 43–3 | 82,327 |
| October 11 | 12:00 p.m. | at Syracuse | No. 1 | ESPN | W 38–20 | 43,295 | |
| October 18 | 8:00 p.m. | No. 5 Notre Dame* | No. 2 |
| ABC | W 31–27 | 82,431 |
| October 30 | 7:30 p.m. | at No. 25 Louisville | No. 2 | ESPN | W 42–31 | 55,414 | |
| November 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Virginia | No. 2 |
| ESPN | W 34–20 | 82,325 |
| November 15 | 8:00 p.m. | at Miami (FL) | No. 3 | ABC | W 30–26 | 76,530 | |
| November 22 | 3:30 p.m. | Boston College | No. 3 |
| ABC/ESPN2 | W 20–17 | 82,300 |
| November 29 | 3:30 p.m. | Florida* | No. 3 |
| ESPN | W 24–19 | 82,485 |
| December 6 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. No. 11 Georgia Tech | No. 4 | ABC | W 37–35 | 64,808 | |
| January 1, 2015 | 5:00 p.m. | vs. No. 2 Oregon* | No. 3 | ESPN | L 20–59 | 91,322 | |
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Game summaries
Oklahoma State
Florida State vs. Oklahoma State
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| #1 Seminoles | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 37 |
| Cowboys | 0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: August 30
- Game time: 8:14 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Weather: Indoors
- Game attendance: 61,521
- Referee: Land Clark
- TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox (sideline reporter)
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The Citadel
The Citadel vs. Florida State
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Bulldogs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| #1 Seminoles | 14 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 37 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: September 6
- Game time: 7:35 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Overcast
- Game attendance: 81,294
- Referee: Pat Garvey
- TV announcers (Fox Sports Networks): Wes Durham (play-by-play), James Bates (analyst), Hans Heiserer (sideline reporter)
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Clemson
Clemson vs. Florida State
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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| #22 Tigers | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| #1 Seminoles | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: September 20
- Game time: 8:25 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind NE 5–10 mph (8.0–16.1 km/h) • Weather: Clear
- Game attendance: 82,316
- Referee: Gary Patterson
- TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox, and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporters)
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NC State
Florida State vs. NC State
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| #1 Seminoles | 7 | 14 | 21 | 14 | 56 |
| Wolfpack | 24 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 41 |
at Carter Finley Stadium, Raleigh, North Carolina
- Date: September 27
- Game time: 3:36 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind ENE 8 mph (13 km/h) • Weather: Mostly Cloudy
- Game attendance: 57,583
- Referee: David Epperley
- TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Chris Spielman (analyst), Todd McShay (sideline reporter)
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Wake Forest
Wake Forest vs. Florida State
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Demon Deacons | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| #1 Seminoles | 0 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 43 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: October 4
- Game time: 3:35 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) • Wind NW 13 mph (21 km/h) • Weather: Clear
- Game attendance: 82,327
- Referee: Jeff Flanagan
- TV announcers (ABC/ESPN3): Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (analyst), Jeannine Edwards (sideline reporter)
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Syracuse
Florida State vs. Syracuse
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| #1 Seminoles | 10 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
| Orange | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
at Carrier Dome, Syracuse, New York
- Date: October 11
- Game time: 12:01 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Weather: Indoors
- Game attendance: 43,295
- Referee: Tom McCreesh
- TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Matt Millen (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
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Notre Dame
Notre Dame vs. Florida State
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| #5 Fighting Irish | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
| #2 Seminoles | 7 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 31 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: October 18
- Game time: 8:24 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind WNW 3 mph (4.8 km/h) • Weather: Clear
- Game attendance: 82,431
- Referee: David Epperley
- TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox, and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporters)
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Louisville
Florida State vs. Louisville
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| #2 Seminoles | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 42 |
| Cardinals | 0 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 31 |
at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky
- Date: October 30
- Game time: 7:32 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 51 °F (11 °C) • Wind ENE 6 mph (9.7 km/h) • Weather: Partly Cloudy
- Game attendance: 55,414
- Referee: Dennis Hennigan
- TV announcers (ESPN): Rece Davis (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer and David Pollack (analysts), Samantha Ponder (sideline reporter)
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Virginia
Virginia vs. Florida State
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Cavaliers | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| #2 Seminoles | 7 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 34 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: November 8
- Game time: 6:41 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Partly Cloudy
- Game attendance: 82,325
- Referee: Jerry Magallane
- TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Shannon Spake (sideline reporter)
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Miami (FL)
Florida State vs. Miami (FL)
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| #2 Seminoles | 0 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 30 |
| Hurricanes | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 26 |
at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Date: November 15
- Game time: 8:15 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Clear
- Game attendance: 76,530
- Referee: Ron Cherry
- TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Heather Cox (sideline reporter)/Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, and Joe Schad (ESPN Radio)
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Boston College
Boston College vs. Florida State
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Eagles | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| #1 Seminoles | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: November 22
- Game time: 3:33 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 63 °F (17 °C) • Wind ENE 8 mph (13 km/h) • Weather: Intermittent Rain
- Game attendance: 82,300
- Referee: Jeff Heaser
- TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (analyst), Jeannine Edwards (sideline reporter)
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Florida
Florida vs. Florida State
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Gators | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| #1 Seminoles | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
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ACC Championship: Georgia Tech
Florida State vs. Georgia Tech (ACC Championship)
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 Seminoles | 7 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 37 |
| #12 Yellow Jackets | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
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Rose Bowl: Oregon
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Marching Chiefs and FSU cheerleaders in the Rose Parade, as part of the Rose Bowl
Florida State vs. Oregon (Rose Bowl)
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 Seminoles | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| #3 Ducks | 8 | 10 | 27 | 14 | 59 |
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Awards
- Career Achievement Award
- Vlade Janakievski Award
All-Americans
Nick O'Leary, Tre' Jackson and Roberto Aguayo were chosen as consensus All-American players.[40]
- Nick O'Leary[41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48]
- Cameron Erving[41][44][45]
- Tre' Jackson[41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50]
- Roberto Aguayo[41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][51]
- Josue Matias[41][45]
- Ronald Darby[41]
- Jalen Ramsey[42][44][45][46][48]
- P. J. Williams[42][45]
- Rashad Greene[44][45][46][50]
- Eddie Goldman[44][45][46]
- Mario Edwards Jr.[44][45]
- Jameis Winston[45]
- Roderick Johnson[52]
- Dalvin Cook[53]
Conference
- Cameron Erving
All-ACC
ACSMA[55]
- Offense
- First Team
- Rashad Greene
- Nick O'Leary
- Cameron Erving
- Tre' Jackson
- Jameis Winston
- Roberto Aguayo
- Second Team
- Josue Matias
- Dalvin Cook
- Third Team
- Bobby Hart
- First Team
- Defense
- First Team
- Mario Edwards Jr.
- Eddie Goldman
- P. J. Williams
- Jalen Ramsey
- Second Team
- Terrance Smith
- Third Team
- Reggie Northrup
- Ronald Darby
- First Team
Coaches[56]
- Offense
- First Team
- Rashad Greene
- Nick O"Leary
- Tre' Jackson
- Jameis Winston
- Roberto Aguayo
- Third Team
- Bobby Hart
- Josue Matias
- Cameron Erving
- Dalvin Cook
- Honorable Mention
- Karlos Williams
- First Team
- Defense
- First Team
- Mario Edwards Jr.
- Eddie Goldman
- Jalen Ramsey
- Second Team
- Terrance Smith
- P. J. Williams
- Third Team
- Reggie Northrup
- Ronald Darby
- First Team
Honors
- Week One
- ACC Players of the Week[57]
- Wide receiver
- Rashad Greene
- Defensive lineman
- Mario Edwards Jr.
- Wide receiver
- Lou Groza Star of the Week
- Roberto Aguayo
- College Football Performance Awards
- Specialist of the Week: Roberto Aguayo (Honorable Mention)
- Receiver of the Week: Rashad Greene (Honorable Mention)
- Defensive Back of the Week: Nate Andrews (Honorable Mention)
- Week Four
- ACC Players of the Week[58]
- Wide receiver
- Rashad Greene
- Defensive lineman
- Eddie Goldman
- Wide receiver
- Week Five
- ACC Players of the Week[59]
- Wide receiver
- Rashad Greene
- Offensive lineman
- Tre' Jackson
- Wide receiver
- Week Six
- ACC Players of the Week[60]
- Linebacker
- Reggie Northrup
- Specialist
- Roberto Aguayo
- Linebacker
- Lou Groza Star of the Week
- Roberto Aguayo
- College Football Performance Awards
- Specialist of the Week: Roberto Aguayo
- Linebacker of the Week: Reggie Northrup
- Week Seven
- ACC Players of the Week[61]
- Offensive lineman
- Tre' Jackson
- Offensive lineman
- John Mackey National Tight End of the Week
- Nick O'Leary
- Week Eight
- ACC Players of the Week[62]
- Offensive lineman
- Tre' Jackson
- Linebacker
- Terrance Smith
- Offensive lineman
- Bednarik National Defensive Player of the Week
- Terrance Smith
- Week Ten
- ACC Players of the Week[63]
- Offensive back
- Jameis Winston
- Offensive lineman
- Cameron Erving
- Linebacker
- Reggie Northrup
- Rookie
- Dalvin Cook
- Offensive back
- Athlon Sports Freshman of the Week
- Dalvin Cook
- Week Eleven
- ACC Players of the Week[64]
- Wide receiver
- Rashad Greene
- Defensive lineman
- Mario Edwards Jr.
- Wide receiver
- Lou Groza Star of the Week
- Roberto Aguayo
- Week Twelve
- ACC Players of the Week[65]
- Offensive lineman
- Cameron Erving
- Defensive back
- Jalen Ramsey
- Specialist
- Roberto Aguayo
- Rookie
- Dalvin Cook
- Offensive lineman
- Athlon Sports Defensive Player of the Week
- Jalen Ramsey
- Bednarik National Defensive Player of the Week
- Jalen Ramsey
- Week Thirteen
- ACC Players of the Week[66]
- Specialist
- Roberto Aguayo
- Specialist
- Week Fourteen
- ACC Players of the Week[67]
- Linebacker
- Terrance Smith
- Linebacker
Watchlists
- Austin Barron
- Levonte Whitfield
- Rashad Greene
- Karlos Williams
- Jameis Winston
- Mario Edwards Jr.
- P. J. Williams
- John Mackey Award[74]
- Nick O'Leary
- Roberto Aguayo
- Mario Edwards Jr.
- P. J. Williams
- Cameron Erving
- Tre' Jackson
- Josue Matías
- Jalen Ramsey
- P. J. Williams
- Mario Edwards Jr.
- Cameron Erving
- Tre' Jackson
- Josue Matías
- Terrance Smith
- Rashad Greene
- Jameis Winston
- Cameron Erving
- Jameis Winston
- Jameis Winston
Quarterfinalists
- John Mackey Award[85]
- Nick O'Leary
- Lott Trophy[86]
- Ronald Darby
Semifinalists
- Jim Thorpe Award[87]
- P. J. Williams
- Maxwell Award[88]
- Jameis Winston
- Davey O'Brien Award[89]
- Jameis Winston
- Lou Groza Award[90]
- Roberto Aguayo
- Biletnikoff Award[91]
- Rashad Greene
- John Mackey Award[92]
- Nick O'Leary
- Walter Camp Award[93]
- Jameis Winston
- Outland Trophy[94]
- Tre' Jackson
- Maxwell Coach of the Year Award[95]
Finalists
- Lou Groza Award[96]
- Roberto Aguayo
- John Mackey Award[97]
- Nick O'Leary
- Manning Award[98]
- Jameis Winston
- Jimbo Fisher
- Dodd Trophy[100]
- Jimbo Fisher
- Jimbo Fisher
All-star games
| Game | Date | Site | Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66th Senior Bowl[102] | January 24, 2015 | Ladd–Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama | Tre' Jackson |
| Game | Date | Site | Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th East–West Shrine Game | January 17, 2015 | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida | Bobby Hart |
NFL draft
The following FSU players were selected in the 2015 NFL draft:
| Round | Pick | Overall | Name | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 1 | Jameis Winston | Quarterback | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 1st | 19 | 19 | Cameron Erving | Center | Cleveland Browns |
| 2nd | 3 | 35 | Mario Edwards Jr. | Defensive end | Oakland Raiders |
| 2nd | 7 | 39 | Eddie Goldman | Defensive tackle | Chicago Bears |
| 2nd | 18 | 50 | Ronald Darby | Defensive back | Buffalo Bills |
| 3rd | 14 | 78 | P. J. Williams | Cornerback | New Orleans Saints |
| 4th | 12 | 111 | Tre' Jackson | Guard | New England Patriots |
| 5th | 3 | 139 | Rashad Greene | Wide receiver | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 5th | 19 | 155 | Karlos Williams | Running back | Buffalo Bills |
| 6th | 18 | 194 | Nick O'Leary | Tight end | Buffalo Bills |
| 7th | 9 | 226 | Bobby Hart | Offensive tackle | New York Giants |
Offensive lineman Josue Matias went on to sign with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent while wide receiver Jarred Haggins signed with the Detroit Lions.