FSU football: Major takeaways from Southern Miss blowout win

By Kelvin Hunt | Sep 10, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, FL - AUGUST 27: A general view of the Florida State Seminoles Fans in the stands before the start of the game against the Duquesne Dukes at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on August 27, 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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Use These Games Differently

Mike Norvell has forgotten more football than I know, but I’m not a fan of how he used the first quarter or half to experiment so much.

I wasn’t like some fans on social media thinking this would be a replay of Jacksonville State. However, I did think we played around too early and wished he had built up a sizeable lead before going to some of the experimentation type stuff.

It just felt like we were playing backyard football with Jordan Travis running around trying to make plays and forcing balls to guys.

There was a stark contrast to Saturday’s game and the LSU game. It was clear the coaching staff treated the game like a scrimmage, which says a lot that FSU football can do that stuff again.

I know Norvell is looking towards the future and giving guys an opportunity to make plays when the game isn’t in garbage time, and I respect that.

However, I wish we’d get a comfortable lead and then give them all the time in the world to do what they want to do.

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