FSU Football: 5 most important games for Willie Taggart in year one

DURHAM, NC - OCTOBER 14: A detailed view of a helmet worn by the Florida State Seminoles during their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - OCTOBER 14: A detailed view of a helmet worn by the Florida State Seminoles during their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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Miami

The other huge rivalry game in the state. The ‘Noles will be out for revenge after suffering a devastating home loss against the Canes on the final drive of the game in 2017.

It’ll be a road game, but the good news is the game will take place in Doak South as we like to call it.

A win here will be pivotal in ending any momentum the Canes have in the rivalry, and will prove the 2017 game was a fluke since the ‘Noles had lost their starting QB for the season.

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The date for this game hasn’t been set yet, but hopefully it has a “gimme” game before it so the ‘Noles will have time to prep and rest any potential injuries.

A loss would give the Canes back-to-back wins for the first time since 2004 and needs to be avoided at all costs. I can’t fathom having to listen to their illiterate fans another entire off-season.

The former FSU coach went 14-2 in his eight seasons against the in-state rivals, so Willie Taggart will have his work cut out to match that type of success now that Miami and Florida have competent coaches.