Rodemaker rallies Florida State to 35-31 win at Louisville
— Pressed into duty on the road Friday night due to an injury, Tate Rodemaker lifted Florida State to yet another improbable victory.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida State Seminoles
35
Louisville Cardinals
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSU | 14 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
| LOU | 14 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 31 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | W 38-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:54 35-31
Johnny Wilson 2 Yd pass from Tate Rodemaker (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Field Goal 11:45 28-31
James Turner 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:24 28-28
Johnny Wilson 10 Yd pass from Tate Rodemaker (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Touchdown 14:25 21-28
Malik Cunningham 18 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 8:58 21-21
Lawrance Toafili 15 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Touchdown 5:30 14-21
Trevion Cooley 1 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 0:15 14-14
Malik McClain 21 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Touchdown 1:23 7-14
Trevion Cooley 17 Yd pass from Malik Cunningham (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 8:28 7-7
Malik Cunningham 8 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 11:01 7-0
Preston Daniel 2 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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FSU
1 play, -3 yards, 0:37 · End of Game
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LOU 0:37
7 plays, 26 yards, 1:07 · Interception
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FSU 1:44
6 plays, 37 yards, 2:58 · Missed FG
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LOU 4:42
8 plays, 30 yards, 3:12 · Downs
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FSU 7:54
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:54 35-31
Johnny Wilson 2 Yd pass from Tate Rodemaker (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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LOU 11:45
5 plays, 57 yards, 1:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:45 28-31
James Turner 36 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 13:24
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:24 28-28
Johnny Wilson 10 Yd pass from Tate Rodemaker (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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LOU 14:25
3 plays, 63 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:25 21-28
Malik Cunningham 18 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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FSU 0:24
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:34 · Punt
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LOU 1:58
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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FSU 3:44
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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LOU 5:55
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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FSU 8:58
10 plays, 75 yards, 6:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:58 21-21
Lawrance Toafili 15 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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FSU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:05 · End of Half
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LOU 0:05
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:28 · Punt
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FSU 0:33
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:04 · Interception
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LOU 1:37
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:14 · Fumble
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FSU 3:51
4 plays, -1 yard, 1:39 · Punt
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LOU 5:30
6 plays, 43 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:30 14-21
Trevion Cooley 1 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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FSU 7:44
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:54 · Punt
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LOU 8:38
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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FSU 9:51
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:39 · Interception
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LOU 10:30
13 plays, 65 yards, 4:45 · Fumble
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FSU 0:15
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:15 14-14
Malik McClain 21 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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LOU 1:23
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:23 7-14
Trevion Cooley 17 Yd pass from Malik Cunningham (James Turner Kick)
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FSU 3:40
9 plays, 60 yards, 4:48 · Missed FG
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LOU 8:28
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:28 7-7
Malik Cunningham 8 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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FSU 11:01
5 plays, 61 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:01 7-0
Preston Daniel 2 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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LOU 13:18
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:42 · Punt
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
FSU
LOU
21
1st Downs
25
6-14
3rd down efficiency
5-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
455
Total Yards
495
266
Passing
243
19/27
Comp/Att
21/34
9.9
Yards per pass
7.1
189
Rushing
252
37
Rushing Attempts
44
5.1
Yards per rush
5.7
6-39
Penalties
11-81
2
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
2
2
Interceptions thrown
1
30:48
Possession
29:12
Highlights
00:34
Johnny Wilson elevates to make an outstanding grab for an FSU TD
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01:08
FSU's INT seals victory in a thriller vs. Louisville
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00:19
Jordan Travis and Preston Daniel connect for 1st FSU TD
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00:31
Malik Cunningham shakes a few defenders and finds pay dirt for Louisville
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