5 reasons to trust FSU football's rushing attack during the 2025 season

Reasons to have confidence in FSU football's running game in 2025.
Oct 25, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) runs the ball against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Oct 25, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) runs the ball against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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OVERALL THOUGHTS

Overall, I am excited about Florida State's rushing attack in 2025. I am not a fool, though, I don't want to blow smoke at the topic and make it sound like the Seminoles are guaranteed to win a national championship (obviously not giving that a 0% chance even if it is unlikely).

However, Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell seems to have learned from his mistakes and took pride in the success of the program by handing off the key to offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn.

It couldn't have been easy, but Norvell knew that everything had to be corrected after what transpired in 2024. This rushing attack has the potential to be good if Florida State finds a way to be successful in the passing game to keep opposing defenses honest.

I wonder how the running game will stack up against defenses such as Alabama, Clemson, Miami, and Florida when the Seminoles need the success to happen.

I am curious to see what Seminole fans think because I know many individuals are in a "wait and see" mode after the mess that Coach Norvell and the team made last year.