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Florida State responded in a major way Saturday, overcoming a slow start before scoring 38 unanswered points in a blowout of Virginia. On this episode of On The Bench, the guys discuss Mike Norvell's comments following the win, whether Saturday's performance can become a turning point for the Seminoles, and what stood out on both sides of the ball.
The discussion dives into FSU's dominant defensive performance, including 10 sacks and major improvement from the linebackers, while also breaking down Ashton Daniels, the Seminoles' playmakers and an efficient offensive attack. The guys then turn their attention to Friday night's road matchup against Louisville and what FSU must do to show the Virginia performance wasn't a one-off. Plus, they wrap up with recruiting notes following a productive visitor weekend in Tallahassee.
(0:00) - Intro
(4:43) - Breaking Down FSU's 38-7 Win Over Virginia
(7:54) - Defensive Adjustments & a Dominant Pass Rush
(13:41) - Breaking Down Florida State's Offense
(19:20) - Ashton Daniels and FSU's Offensive Playmakers
(26:14) - Can Florida State Finally Find Consistency?
(29:31) - Early Look at Louisville
(34:58) - Recruiting Notes From the Virginia Weekend
(41:32) - Final Thoughts Before Turning to Louisville
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Breaking Down FSU’s Blowout of Virginia and Looking Ahead to Louisville

Florida State delivered its most complete performance of the season, dominating Virginia for a 38-7 win. The guys break down FSU’s offensive production and the performance of a defensive front that produced 10 sacks and 12 tackles for loss. They also discuss what this win says about Mike Norvell’s team, and the bigger question facing Florida State: can the Seminoles build on this performance on a short week at Louisville?
(0:00) - Intro
(5:05) - FSU Finally Puts Everything Together
(8:12) - Ashton Daniels’ Day & FSU’s Offense
(16:59) - Florida State’s Defense Dominates With 10 Sacks
(21:12) - What Does This Win Mean for Mike Norvell?
(30:01) - Final Takeaways From FSU’s Dominant Win

Instant React: Florida State Steamrolls Virginia 38-7

Florida State is back at home for the second straight weekend for a pivotal matchup against Virginia. The On The Bench crew breaks down Virginia’s veteran offensive line, physical rushing attack and efficient offense, while examining how FSU can create explosive plays and take advantage of opportunities against the Cavaliers’ defense. 
The guys discuss the importance of establishing the run with Ousmane Kromah, getting Ashton Daniels involved on the ground, and forcing Virginia out of its preferred game script. They also dive into FSU’s defensive concerns, recruiting ramifications surrounding the program, visitors expected in Tallahassee and how another loss could impact the Seminoles’ class. The episode closes with score predictions. 
(0:00) - Intro 
(5:00) - How FSU Can Attack Virginia 
(9:27) - Virginia’s Running Game and Offensive Identity 
(14:59) - Virginia’s Offensive Line vs. FSU’s Defensive Front 
(20:00) - Virginia’s Offensive Playmakers (24:22) - Breaking Down Virginia’s Defense (36:00) - The Importance of Playing a Clean Game 
(39:37) - Recruiting and Weekend Visitors (48:35) - Score Predictions and Final Thoughts 
You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! 
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FSU vs. UVA preview: What the 'Noles need to do to win, key matchups, and score predictions

Florida State improved to 2-2 with a 34-7 win over Central Arkansas this past Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium. The On The Bench crew breaks down the performance against the Bears, the defense's struggles getting off the field, and which younger players made the most of their opportunities.
The guys turn their attention to Virginia as the Seminoles prepare to begin a critical stretch of ACC play. We break down the Cavaliers' experienced offense, rushing attack, and the matchups that could decide Saturday's game. We also discuss what the upcoming month could mean for Mike Norvell's future and the ongoing athletic director search.
(0:00) - Intro
(5:01) - Did FSU Do Enough Against UCA?
(10:00) - Players Who Stood Out Against Central Arkansas
(15:46) - Turning the Page to Virginia
(17:24) - Breaking Down Virginia's Offense
(21:55) - How FSU's Offense Matches Up With Virginia
(27:01) - The Biggest Concern for FSU Against Virginia
(31:00) - A Crucial October Begins for Florida State
(35:59) - FSU's Athletic Director and Coaching Timeline
(41:59) - Recruiting Update
You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Reviewing FSU’s Win Over Central Arkansas, Previewing Virginia and a Crucial October

Florida State improved to 2-2 with a 34-7 win over Central Arkansas on Saturday afternoon at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles gained 417 total yards and allowed 248. Offensively, FSU had 238 passing yards and 179 rushing yards. UCA threw for 138 yards and ran for 110 yards. 
Ashton Daniels was 12-18 for 224 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Jayvan Boggs had six catches for 122 yards and one touchdown. Ousmane Kromah ran for 86 yards and two touchdowns on 11 attempts.

The X's and Noles crew provides their instant thoughts on Florida State's win over Central Arkansas.
(0:00) - Intro
(1:43) - Concerns With FSU’s Defensive Performance
(5:13) - Bigger-Picture Thoughts on Mike Norvell and FSU
(7:08) - Backup Quarterback Debate: Sperry vs. Marshall
(10:16) - Breaking Down FSU’s Offensive Performance
(12:47) - Defensive Struggles and Communication Issues
(16:01) - Positives From the Win
(19:14) - Looking Ahead to a Pivotal Virginia Game
You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Instant React: FSU 34, Central Arkansas 7

This week's second episode of On The Bench features a wide-ranging FSU mailbag. The guys answers questions from the listeners about the latest on Florida State's athletic director search, what a new leadership structure could look like, and how Mike Norvell's future could factor into the process.
The conversation also focuses on Tony White's struggling defense, the possibility of Jimbo Fisher returning, and a rundown of potential head coaching candidates. The group also examine Florida State's roster construction and why the Seminoles continue to have personnel issues. The episode wraps up with a look at Luke Loucks' aggressive approach to building FSU basketball.
(0:00) - Intro
(1:49) - Latest on FSU's AD Search and Athletic Department Structure
(10:45) - Mike Norvell or Tony White: Who Goes First?
(16:39) - Is a Jimbo Fisher Return Actually Possible?
(22:13) - Breaking Down Potential FSU Head Coaching Candidates
(33:18) - Who Would Be the Ideal Next Head Coach?
(41:40) - FSU's Best and Worst Roster Values
(50:34) - FSU's Biggest Roster Construction Problems
(57:22) - Adding Legends From FSU's National Championship Teams
(1:09:47) - FSU Basketball, Luke Loucks, and the Future of the Tucker Center
You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

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