FSU football: 3 offensive areas to improve to be unstoppable in 2023

By Kelvin Hunt | Jul 8, 2023

RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 08: Head coach Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles speaks with Jordan Travis #13 during the first half of their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on October 8, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

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Red Zone Scoring

FSU tied for No. 12 nationally with 61 trips inside the red zone. They didn’t have any problems getting there, but it was capitalizing on those opportunities when they presented themselves that bit them in the butt.

FSU football ranked No. 60 nationally in scoring percentage inside the red zone, and most of the blame can go towards kicker Ryan Fitzgerald and how his kicking woes impacted playcalling, or he missed makeable field goals.

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FSU ranked No. 23 nationally on touchdowns scored in the red zone. However, their inability to run the ball on a condensed field likely contributed to their woes. FSU only averaged 2.84 yards per rush in the red zone, and it’s not like it’s a small sample size.

An amazing 25 percent of their rushing attempts came inside the red zone. Granted, the field is smaller, but that’s considerably less than the 5.47 yards per attempt they averaged overall.

If Fitzgerald is better, they probably beat Wake Forest (he missed two field goals in that game) and NC State. However, it all comes back to the ability to move the ball when you know you have to.

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