FSU football: Five things the Noles should be thankful for

Miami’s false hope

I felt as though this was a great opportunity to discuss the Seminoles’ arch-rival Miami Hurricanes. The program down in Coral Gables recently suffered a 27-20 loss to Florida State in Doak Campbell Stadium. Much of the Hurricanes’ fanbase blamed the defeat on playing younger players. However, during the offseason, those same individuals were clamoring about it finally being their year to win the ACC Championship.

By October, they typically turn their attention to the next season. Miami started the 2023 season with a 4-0 record after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies. But head football coach Mario Cristobal and the company quickly faded into irrelevance after they suffered five losses in their last seven games. While I understand that Miami fans will point to the fact that they have won five national championships and have the series advantage of 35-33, the Florida State Seminoles have defeated the Hurricanes three straight times and won 13 of the last 20 meetings.

Overall, it never fails to see the Hurricanes suffer failure. Florida State fans will enjoy watching their team in the ACC Championship Game versus Louisville (a game that the Hurricanes have only played once since joining the conference in 2004) while Miami is sitting at home on the couch.