Tallahassee, FL
Sep 21, 2024
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In a tense contest at Doak Campbell Stadium on September 21, 2024, the Florida State Seminoles captured their first win of the season, narrowly defeating the California Golden Bears 14-9. Running back Lawrance Toafili set the tone early, powering into the endzone with a 2-yard rush to give the Seminoles a 7-0 lead. Despite securing two turnovers, California closed the first half trailing 7-6, largely due to Ryan Coe's accurate field-goal kicking.
Florida State's defense came through in crucial moments, recording seven sacks and holding California out of the endzone. Defensive lineman Patrick Payton was particularly disruptive, notching three sacks. In the fourth quarter, quarterback DJ Uiagalelei found Ja'Khi Douglas for a 36-yard touchdown pass that ultimately decided the game. A blocked field goal by Shyheim Brown with under seven minutes left preserved the narrow lead, ensuring the Seminoles held on for the victory.
Lawrance Toafili (Florida State)
Rushed for a 2-yard touchdown, capping off an 8-play, 60-yard drive to give Florida State a crucial early lead.
Ryan Coe (California)
Kicked a 25-yard field goal to put California on the board, after a key 46-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza to Mikey Matthews.
Patrick Payton (Florida State)
Sacked Fernando Mendoza for a 5-yard loss on 3rd down in the red zone, forcing California to attempt a field goal which was missed.
Ja'Khi Douglas (Florida State)
Caught a 36-yard touchdown pass from DJ Uiagalelei, completing a precise 12-play, 79-yard drive that gave Florida State a 14-9 lead.
Shyheim Brown (Florida State)
Blocked Ryan Coe's 38-yard field goal attempt, preserving Florida State's 14-9 lead in a crucial moment.
Edwin Joseph (Florida State)
Sacked Fernando Mendoza on fourth down in the final minute, sealing the victory for the Seminoles.
DJ Uiagalelei (Florida State, QB)
Completed 16 of 27 passes for 177 yards, throwing a game-winning 36-yard touchdown pass to Ja'Khi Douglas, despite an earlier interception that threatened the Seminoles' chances.
Lawrance Toafili (Florida State, RB)
Carried the ball 17 times for 80 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown rush in the first quarter, giving the Seminoles an early advantage and sustaining offensive drives.
Patrick Payton (Florida State, DL)
Dominated the line of scrimmage with three sacks and several key tackles, including a critical sack on California's final drive to help seal the victory.
Fernando Mendoza (California, QB)
Displayed resilience by completing 22 of 36 passes for 303 yards. Despite his efforts, he was persistently pressured by Florida State’s defense, resulting in seven sacks.
Ryan Coe (California, K)
Kept California in the game with three field goals, including an impressive 51-yarder, though he missed two crucial attempts under 40 yards that could have changed the outcome.
Ja'Khi Douglas (Florida State, WR)
Caught four passes for 86 yards, including the decisive 36-yard touchdown reception that provided the winning margin for the Seminoles.
Shyheim Brown (Florida State, DB)
Blocked a critical 38-yard field goal attempt by Ryan Coe, which preserved Florida State's narrow lead late in the fourth quarter.
Joshua Farmer (Florida State, DL)
Contributed significantly to the defensive effort with 3.5 tackles for loss and a sack, playing a key role in stifling California’s offense.
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Florida State Seminoles
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