FSU football might have had the two most dominating performances over the past two weeks.
The Noles crushed the Miami Hurricanes and the Syracuse Orange on the road by a combined score of 83-6.
We knew Miami was terrible, but Syracuse had a lot of hype(undeservedly) earlier in the year as they won their first six games.
The latter played their starting quarterback, so there is no excuse for them not having all of their offensive weapons.
The game was never close, and FSU fans spent most of the game in great spirits while rooting for guys that don’t get to play that often to get into the game.
Check out their reactions to the blowout win:
the world feels balanced when fsu football is playing their best
— #4 Noles 3-0 🗣️ (@dimealexiss) November 13, 2022
You know what I missed? Beating the hell out of these terrible teams. This is great.
— FSU Uniform Tracker (@NolesUnis) November 13, 2022
Norvell is the right guy. If you don’t agree then you’re wrong, the debate is over.
— Mike Settle Jr (@settlemlCFB) November 13, 2022
I really appreciate y’all getting that last stop @FSUFootball
— AT (@primediscussion) November 13, 2022
Two str8 weeks keeping hoes out the end zone! 💪🏾
— Its Kourtney With a K (@KourtneywittaK) November 13, 2022
Laugh at this if you want to, but a “this healthy” FSU is probably 8-1 right now.
— Clemson Hate Week JeepiNole OIIIIIIIO (@noleman95) November 13, 2022
Norvell looks more focused winning 38-3 in the fourth than I ever saw Taggart in his entire tenure.
— Harlen Shackelford (@Harlen_S) November 13, 2022
I love this @FSUFootball team. What a fun year. Thank you, @Coach_Norvell
— Mark Zeigler (@fsuzeigler) November 13, 2022
It’s official. We won the Brownlee - Greedy trade. Fleeced ‘em
— Slowdell Haggins 🎒 (@CSteph90) November 13, 2022
The war chant in the dome!!! LOL LOL@YouNolesIt
— Sal (@sal7864) November 13, 2022
Thoughts
Here’s what I said in my preview and prediction of the game:
"This game is more about FSU football than Syracuse. If FSU comes in focused and doesn’t turn the ball over, it’s a game they should win and cover the touchdown spread."
I never thought Syracuse was as good as they record, and I knew they were dealing with some injuries on defense.
The reactions from the fans were great, and it feels like this team and program matured a great deal over the past year and a half. The ability to win back-to-back road games, especially blowing out Syracuse after the big win over Miami.
FSU showed they could do it last year against Boston College but never allowed Syracuse to make it a game like they did last year at Boston College.
Trey Benson ran through Syracuse like old folks taking castor oil. FSU wide receivers bullied Syracuse’s defensive backs like they were their little brothers.
The FSU defensive line ate Syracuse up all night, with three sacks and eight tackles for a loss. It was also the second straight game the defense had a takeaway. Special teams were awesome again, giving FSU a great field position for most of the game.
The Noles are playing as well as anyone in the country and should see themselves enter the top 20 when polls release.