Charlotte, NC
Dec 2, 2023
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In a thrilling showdown for the ACC Championship, the Florida State Seminoles secured a hard-fought victory over the Louisville Cardinals with a final score of 16-6. The Seminoles' defense was nothing short of spectacular, consistently thwarting the Cardinals' offensive drives. Their relentless pressure was crucial in keeping Louisville out of the end zone.
Offensive highlights primarily came from Florida State's Lawrance Toafili, whose 73-yard dash to the 2-yard line was a game-changer. Special teams also played a pivotal role, with kicker Ryan Fitzgerald successfully converting three field goals. The Cardinals relied on the precision of kicker Brock Travelstead, who posted all their points through field goals. Louisville’s quarterback, Jack Plummer, faced a tough Seminole defense, leading to multiple sacks and a crucial interception that sealed their fate.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles)
The Seminoles struck first with Ryan Fitzgerald drilling a 45-yard field goal to establish an early 3-0 lead, setting the tone for the defensive battle that ensued.
Lawrance Toafili (Florida State Seminoles)
Toafili capped off a crucial drive with a 2-yard touchdown run, providing the Seminoles a 10-0 lead that proved insurmountable for the Cardinals as the game progressed.
Brock Travelstead (Louisville Cardinals)
Travelstead put Louisville on the scoreboard with a 36-yard field goal, narrowing the gap to 10-3 and offering a glimmer of hope for the Cardinals.
Lawrance Toafili (Florida State Seminoles)
Toafili's electrifying 73-yard run brought the Seminoles to the 2-yard line, setting up the touchdown that would further solidify their lead and demoralize the Cardinals' defense.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles)
Fitzgerald extended Florida State's lead to 13-6 with a 33-yard field goal, maintaining pressure on Louisville as the clock wound down.
Braden Fiske (Florida State Seminoles)
In a decisive defensive play, Braden Fiske sacked Louisville's Jack Plummer for an 8-yard loss, quelling any momentum the Cardinals hoped to muster late in the game.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles)
Fitzgerald sealed the victory with a 40-yard field goal, ensuring the Seminoles' triumph in the ACC Championship and capping off his stellar performance on special teams.
Lawrance Toafili (Florida State Seminoles, RB)
With 118 rushing yards on just 10 carries, including a game-changing 73-yard sprint, Toafili's performance was the cornerstone of the Seminoles' offensive efforts.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles, K)
Fitzgerald’s accurate kicking was crucial, as he nailed three field goals from 45, 33, and 40 yards, accounting for nearly half of FSU's points in the victory.
Braden Fiske (Florida State Seminoles, DL)
Fiske's dominance on the defensive line was evident with five solo tackles and three sacks, creating relentless pressure that Louisville could not overcome.
Brock Travelstead (Louisville Cardinals, K)
As the sole scorer for the Cardinals, Travelstead’s two field goals kept Louisville in contention through most of the game.
Jack Plummer (Louisville Cardinals, QB)
Plummer completed 14 of 36 passes for 111 yards but faced overwhelming pressure that led to multiple sacks and a crucial interception, hindering Louisville's comeback chances.
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Louisville Football Postgame Notes vs. Florida State - University of Louisville Athletic
Louisville Cardinals
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3
3
6
Florida State Seminoles
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3
7
6
16
