Florida State routs Alabama St. to become bowl-eligible
James Blackman threw three touchdown passes and Khalan Laborn had two TD runs as Florida State defeated FCS Alabama State 49-12 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Alabama State Hornets
12
Florida State Seminoles
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALST | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| FSU | 14 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 49 |
Doak Campbell Stadium · 52,857 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Texas Southern Tigers | W 34-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 28-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | W 21-15 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | vs Florida A&M Rattlers | L 27-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 10-16 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:27 12-49
Deonte Sheffield 2 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 9:45 12-42
D.J. Matthews 12 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 1:02 12-35
Hamsah Nasirildeen 80 Yd Interception Return (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 12:03 12-28
Khalan Laborn 1 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 13:46 12-21
Jahod Booker 34 Yd pass from KHA'Darris Davis (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 5:48 6-21
Hunter Hanson 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:55 3-21
Tre'Shaun Harrison 39 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 8:00 3-14
Khalan Laborn 4 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 12:22 3-7
Tamorrion Terry 69 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Field Goal 12:31 3-0
Hunter Hanson 19 Yd Field Goal
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ALST
2 plays, 19 yards, 0:27 · End of Game
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FSU 0:27
7 plays, 85 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:27 12-49
Deonte Sheffield 2 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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ALST 3:33
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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FSU 5:40
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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ALST 6:59
4 plays, 33 yards, 2:46 · Interception
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FSU 9:45
7 plays, 82 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:45 12-42
D.J. Matthews 12 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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ALST 12:05
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:02 · Punt
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FSU 13:07
1 play, 52 yards, 0:15 · Fumble
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ALST 13:22
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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ALST 1:02
8 plays, 26 yards, 4:31 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:02 12-35
Hamsah Nasirildeen 80 Yd Interception Return (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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FSU 5:33
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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ALST 7:37
10 plays, 54 yards, 4:26 · Missed FG
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FSU 12:03
4 plays, 41 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:03 12-28
Khalan Laborn 1 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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ALST 13:46
3 plays, 34 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:46 12-21
Jahod Booker 34 Yd pass from KHA'Darris Davis (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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FSU 14:26
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:34 · Interception
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FSU
7 plays, 29 yards, 0:52 · End of Half
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ALST 0:52
9 plays, 37 yards, 3:21 · Missed FG
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FSU 4:13
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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ALST 5:48
12 plays, 47 yards, 6:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:48 6-21
Hunter Hanson 35 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 11:55
6 plays, 79 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:55 3-21
Tre'Shaun Harrison 39 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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ALST 14:10
13 plays, 53 yards, 6:13 · Missed FG
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FSU 5:23
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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ALST 6:17
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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FSU 8:00
8 plays, 60 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:00 3-14
Khalan Laborn 4 Yd Run (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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ALST 10:14
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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FSU 12:22
1 play, 69 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:22 3-7
Tamorrion Terry 69 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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ALST 12:31
7 plays, 49 yards, 2:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:31 3-0
Hunter Hanson 19 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
ALST
FSU
21
1st Downs
15
8-20
3rd down efficiency
5-11
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
350
Total Yards
525
270
Passing
317
28/44
Comp/Att
16/29
6.1
Yards per pass
10.9
80
Rushing
208
36
Rushing Attempts
27
2.2
Yards per rush
7.7
5-50
Penalties
7-65
2
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
1
40:40
Possession
19:20
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