Florida State uses 2 defensive TDs to beat Florida 38-22
Jacob Pugh and Levonta Taylor turned takeaways into touchdowns and helped Florida State beat in-state rival Florida for the fifth consecutive year, 38-22 Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida State Seminoles
38
Florida Gators
22
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSU | 7 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 38 |
| FLA | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium · 89,066 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/26 | @ Pittsburgh Panthers | W 16-10 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | @ Boston College Eagles | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Clemson Tigers | L 24-36 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Miami Hurricanes | L 35-43 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | @ Louisville Cardinals | L 20-44 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:37 38-22
Brandon Powell 6 Yd pass from Feleipe Franks (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 7:33 38-16
Auden Tate 3 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 11:21 31-16
Cam Akers 10 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Field Goal 5:52 24-16
Eddy Pineiro 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:29 24-13
Brandon Powell 4 Yd pass from Feleipe Franks (Eddy Pineiro PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 3:46 24-7
Levonta Taylor 18 Yd Interception Return (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Field Goal 7:47 17-7
Ricky Aguayo 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:24 14-7
Nyqwan Murray 21 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 4:03 7-7
Mark Thompson 10 Yd Run (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 10:52 7-0
Jacob Pugh 16 Yd Fumble Return (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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FSU
1 play, 1 yard, 0:37 · End of Game
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FLA 0:37
9 plays, 72 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:37 38-22
Brandon Powell 6 Yd pass from Feleipe Franks (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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FSU 3:15
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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FLA 5:52
5 plays, 8 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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FSU 7:33
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:33 38-16
Auden Tate 3 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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FLA 11:12
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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FSU 11:21
7 plays, 74 yards, 4:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:21 31-16
Cam Akers 10 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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FLA 0:21
6 plays, 29 yards, 3:19 · Punt
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FSU 3:40
6 plays, 36 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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FLA 5:52
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:52 24-16
Eddy Pineiro 45 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 8:12
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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FLA 10:34
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:53 · Punt
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FSU 13:27
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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FSU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:29 · End of Half
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FLA 0:29
12 plays, 74 yards, 3:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:29 24-13
Brandon Powell 4 Yd pass from Feleipe Franks (Eddy Pineiro PAT blocked)
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FLA 3:46
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:52 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:46 24-7
Levonta Taylor 18 Yd Interception Return (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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FSU 4:38
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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FLA 5:51
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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FSU 7:47
9 plays, 57 yards, 4:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:47 17-7
Ricky Aguayo 25 Yd Field Goal
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FLA 12:12
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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FSU 14:24
3 plays, 20 yards, 0:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:24 14-7
Nyqwan Murray 21 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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FLA
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:29 · Interception
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FSU 1:29
5 plays, 5 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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FLA 4:03
3 plays, 24 yards, 0:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:03 7-7
Mark Thompson 10 Yd Run (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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FSU 4:55
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:53 · Interception
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FLA 5:48
9 plays, 35 yards, 5:04 · Punt
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FLA 10:52
1 play, -4 yards, 0:08 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:52 7-0
Jacob Pugh 16 Yd Fumble Return (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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FSU 11:00
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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FLA 12:47
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:13 · Downs
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
FSU
FLA
12
1st Downs
17
4-13
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
216
Total Yards
280
128
Passing
184
10/21
Comp/Att
18/39
6.1
Yards per pass
4.7
88
Rushing
96
34
Rushing Attempts
34
2.6
Yards per rush
2.8
7-55
Penalties
4-50
1
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
3
28:57
Possession
31:03
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