FSU football: Nole turnover issues extend through multiple years

If you’re reading this, you already know the FSU football offense has had issues turning the ball over. That issue has already cost them multiple games in the 2021 season. However, I’m not sure Nole fans realize how bad they have been as they have extended through multiple years and coaching staff.

FSU has played 37 games from 2018 through this past Saturday, and they have two or more turnovers in 22 of those games. Yes, the offense has turned the ball over multiple times in 59 percent of their games since 2018. The FSU record over that time frame is 14-23, with the Noles playing six games without turning the ball over.

Their record in those games is 4-2, with one of those losses by seven points (UVA, 2019). The Noles have turned the ball over at least once in 31 of 37 games since 2018 for a total of 74 turnovers. That’s an average of two turnovers per game.

Here’s a breakdown of the turnovers:

• 6 games-0 turnovers sice
• 9 games-1 turnover
• 11 games-2 turnovers
• 6 games-3 turnovers
• 2 games-4 turnovers
• 1 game-5 turnovers
• 2 games-6 turnovers

Here’s the kicker, 62 percent of the turnovers have been interceptions, which continues to highlight the need for better quarterback play.

It highlights recruiting misses at the position, along with multiple offensive coaches over the same time frame. The FSU offense has averaged 24.65 points per game in those 37 games, which isn’t a great recipe for a team that struggles to score points, coupled with a defense that can’t get stops.

Moreover, it highlights the psychological aspect I mentioned on the Built For Playmakers Podcast Monday regarding the mindset of defensive players.

It’s not an excuse, but it’s human nature. If a defense doesn’t believe you can score enough points to win and they expect multiple turnovers? It becomes easy to have the mindset of I have to try and make a play, as opposed to doing your job on that particular play.