FSU FOOTBALL
Florida State football lost to the Pittsburgh Panthers on Saturday by a score of 34-31, marking their third consecutive loss. Something needs to change quickly in Tallahassee before this situation gets out of hand. The season-opening win against Alabama virtually means nothing now.
Coach Norvell pointed to the issues that keep happening in the game when they are translating the work from practice to that setting. It has been frustrating to see, as the Seminoles have dropped two contests where they were the projected favorites to win the game.
Florida State will have to bounce back quickly, as they have a road trip to Stanford next Saturday in a contest where they have to stop the bleeding.
EARL LITTLE JR.
It has to be difficult for the players on the Seminoles' roster because they show heart and don't give up. However, this is Florida State, and there are no moral victories or participation trophies. This is a program filled with championship success.
Even coming off a 2-10 season, the expectations were high because Florida State invests so much into its football program. Fans were upset on social media after talented defensive back Earl Little Jr. made this statement on social media after the Seminoles' loss.
— mobnole (@mobnole2) October 11, 2025
To be honest, that probably wasn't the best thing to say after a third straight loss. I get that players such as Earl Little Jr. are frustrated, especially after the fan base goes after his head football coach. However, Florida State is in a mess right now, and they have to climb their way out of it.
Little Jr. is already having a solid 2025 campaign with 40 tackles, one forced fumble, and two interceptions. He is a leader on this Seminoles' defense. I love his heart and passion for this team, as it shows that he cares. However, this is probably a situation where you block out the noise, don't press send, and show the fan base on the field why they should "stay on that side".
Nonetheless, I hope the veteran has a tremendous second half of the season.