2017 Florida State Seminoles football team

{{short description|American college football season}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2021}}

{{Infobox college sports team season

|year=2017

|team=Florida State Seminoles

|sport=football

|image=Florida State Seminoles alternate logo.svg

|image_size=125

|conference=Atlantic Coast Conference

|division=Atlantic Division

|short_conf=ACC

|CoachRank=

|APRank=

|CFPRank=

|record=7–6

|conf_record=3–5

|head_coach=Jimbo Fisher (8th as head coach, 11th overall season)

|head_coach2= Odell Haggins {{small|(interim)}}

|hc_year=

|cooff_coach1=Lawrence Dawsey

|cooc1_year=4th as coordinator, 11th overall

|cooff_coach2=Randy Sanders

|cooc2_year=4th as coordinator, 5th overall

|def_coach=Charles Kelly

|dc_year=4th as coordinator, 5th overall

|off_scheme=Multiple

|def_scheme=3-4/Nickel

|stadium=Doak Campbell Stadium

|mvp=

| champion = Independence Bowl champion

| conf_champ =

| conf_champ_result=

| bowl = Independence Bowl

| bowl_result = W 42–13 vs. Southern Miss

| uniform = 250px

}}

{{2017 ACC football standings}}

The 2017 Florida State Seminoles football team represented Florida State University in the sport of American football during the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Seminoles competed in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference and were led by eighth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher until he left to coach at Texas A&M before the final game of the regular season. They were then coached by interim head coach Odell Haggins. Home games were played at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.

In 2016, the Seminoles won 10 games for the fifth straight season and appeared in the Orange Bowl, a fifth consecutive appearance in a major bowl game. Running back Dalvin Cook,{{cite web|title=Minnesota Vikings Use Team's First Pick To Select Dalvin Cook|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=211577498|work=Seminoles.com|date=April 28, 2017|access-date=April 28, 2017}} defensive end DeMarcus Walker,{{cite web|title=Broncos Draft FSU All-American DeMarcus Walker In Second Round|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=211577504|work=Seminoles.com|date=April 28, 2017|access-date=April 28, 2017}} offensive tackle Roderick Johnson and cornerback Marquez White{{cite web|title=Johnson To Cleveland, White To Dallas|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=211577920|work=Seminoles.com|date=April 29, 2017|access-date=April 29, 2017}} went on to be selected in the NFL draft.

Prior to the start of the season, Deondre Francois, Jacques Patrick, Cam Akers, Nyqwan Murray, Landon Dickerson, and Cole Minshew were named preseason All-ACC offensive selections while Derwin James, Tarvarus McFadden, Derrick Nnadi, Josh Sweat, Brian Burns, and Matthew Thomas were named preseason All-ACC defensive selections.{{cite web|title=James, McFadden Lead 12 Noles On Athlon Preseason All-ACC Teams|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=917027&SPID=157113&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211606093&DB_OEM_ID=32900|work=Seminoles.com|date=May 24, 2017|access-date=May 24, 2017}} In the pre-season media poll, Florida State was picked to finish first in the ACC Atlantic and win the conference title and Francois was picked as runner-up for ACC Player of the Year{{cite web|title=Football Leads ACC Preseason Poll|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/football-leads-acc-preseason-poll/|work=Seminoles.com|date=July 17, 2017|access-date=July 19, 2017}} while Alec Eberle, McFadden, and James were named to the pre-season All-ACC team.{{cite web|title=James, McFadden And Eberle Named To Preseason All-ACC Team|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/james-mcfadden-and-eberle-named-to-preseason-all-acc-team/|work=Seminoles.com|date=July 19, 2017|access-date=July 21, 2017}}

In the opening game against Alabama, quarterback Deondre Francois suffered a season ending knee injury which resulted in true freshman James Blackman being named the starter for the remainder of the season, leading to the program's worst start since 1976 although the Seminoles went on to become bowl eligible for the 36th consecutive year.{{cite web|title=Florida State Extends Bowl Streak In Walk-On's Independence Bowl|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/florida-state-extends-bowl-streak-in-walk-ons-independence-bowl/|work=Seminoles.com|date=December 3, 2017|access-date=December 3, 2017}} Following the game against Florida, Jimbo Fisher resigned as coach; associate coach Odell Haggins was named interim head coach for the remainder of the season.{{cite web|title=Jimbo Fisher Leaves FSU Football After Eight Seasons|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/official-jimbo-fisher-leaves-fsu-football-after-eight-seasons/|work=Seminoles.com|date=December 1, 2017|access-date=December 1, 2017}}

Coaching staff

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Head coach

Assistant coaches

Support staff

  • Addison Lynch
  • Kurt Kennedy
  • Jeremiah Wilson
  • Brian Williams
  • Jamie Mujeni
  • Bert Biffani
  • David Spurlock
  • Tino Sunseri
  • Matt McCutchan
  • Andrew Priest
  • Mike Warren
  • Mario Edwards Sr.
  • Myles Notkin

Roster

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Quarterback

Tailback

  •  3 Cam AkersFreshman (5′11, 213) *
  •  7 Ryan Green – File:Redshirt.svg Senior (5′11, 204)
  •  9 Jacques PatrickJunior (6′2, 231)
  • 22 Amir Rasul – Sophomore (5′10, 196)
  • 26 Johnathan Vickers – File:Redshirt.svg Junior (6′1, 228)
  • 37 Blaik Middleton – File:Redshirt.svg Sophomore (5′10, 194)
  • 43 Jake Duff – File:Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′0, 184)
  • 14 Deonte Sheffield – Freshman (5′10, 198)
  • 27 Zaquandre White – Freshman (6′0, 210)

Fullback

  • 33 Colton Plante – Junior (6′2, 236)
  • 35 Gabe NabersSophomore (6′3, 244)

Wide receiver

Tight end

Kicker

  • 21 Logan Tyler – Sophomore (6′0, 201)
  • 23 Ricky Aguayo – Sophomore (6′2, 196)

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Offensive lineman

Defensive tackle

Defensive end

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Linebacker

Defensive backs

Long snappers

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2017 Florida State Spring Football Roster

Rankings

{{Further|2017 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings}}

{{NCAA Division I FBS CFP ranking movements

| year = {{2017}}

| finalpollweek = 15

| cfpfirstweek = 9

| AP_pre = 3 (4)

| coaches_pre = 3 (4)

| AP_1 = 10

| coaches_1 = 9

| AP_2 = 11

| coaches_2 = 10

| AP_3 = 12

| coaches_3 = 11

| AP_4 = RV

| coaches_4 = 25

| AP_5 = RV

| coaches_5 = RV

| AP_6 = NR

| coaches_6 = NR

| AP_7 = RV

| coaches_7 = NR

| AP_8 = NR

| coaches_8 = NR

| AP_9 = NR

| coaches_9 = NR

| cfp_9 = NR

| AP_10 = NR

| coaches_10 = NR

| cfp_10 = NR

| AP_11 = NR

| coaches_11 = NR

| cfp_11 = NR

| AP_12 = NR

| coaches_12 = NR

| cfp_12 = NR

| AP_13 = NR

| coaches_13 = NR

| cfp_13 = NR

| AP_14 = NR

| coaches_14 = NR

| cfp_14 = NR

| AP_15 = NR

| coaches_15 = NR

}}

Schedule

{{CFB schedule

| rankyear = 2017

| poll = AP

| timezone = Eastern

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 2

| time = 8:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| nonconf = y

| neutral = y

| rank = 3

| opponent = Alabama

| opprank = 1

| gamename = Chick-fil-A Kickoff) (College GameDay

| site_stadium = Mercedes-Benz Stadium

| site_cityst = Atlanta, GA

| tv = ABC

| score = 7–24

| attend = 76,330

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 23

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| rank = 12

| opponent = NC State

| site_stadium = Doak Campbell Stadium

| site_cityst = Tallahassee, FL

| tv = ABC/ESPN2

| score = 21–27

| attend = 73,541

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 30

| time = 3:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| rank =

| opponent = Wake Forest

| site_stadium = BB&T Field

| site_cityst = Winston-Salem, NC

| tv = ABC

| score = 26–19

| attend = 31,588

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 7{{efn|The game between Florida State and Miami, originally scheduled to be played on September 16, was moved to October 7 due to the effects of Hurricane Irma.}}

| time = 3:30 p.m.

| w/l = l

| rank =

| opponent = Miami (FL)

| opprank = 13

| gamename = rivalry

| site_stadium = Doak Campbell Stadium

| site_cityst = Tallahassee, FL

| tv = ESPN

| score = 20–24

| attend = 78,169

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 14

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| rank =

| opponent = Duke

| site_stadium = Wallace Wade Stadium

| site_cityst = Durham, NC

| tv = ESPN2

| score = 17–10

| attend = 31,073

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 21

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| rank =

| opponent = Louisville

| site_stadium = Doak Campbell Stadium

| site_cityst = Tallahassee, FL

| tv = ESPN

| score = 28–31

| attend = 72,764

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = {{tooltip|October 27|Friday}}

| time = 8:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| away = y

| rank =

| opponent = Boston College

| site_stadium = Alumni Stadium

| site_cityst = Chestnut Hill, MA

| tv = ESPN

| score = 3–35

| attend = 40,629

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 4

| time = 12:20 p.m.

| w/l = w

| rank =

| opponent = Syracuse

| site_stadium = Doak Campbell Stadium

| site_cityst = Tallahassee, FL

| tv = ACCN

| score = 27–24

| attend = 71,805

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 11

| time = 3:30 p.m.

| w/l = l

| away = y

| rank =

| opponent = Clemson

| opprank = 4

| gamename = rivalry

| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium

| site_cityst = Clemson, SC

| tv = ESPN

| score = 14–31

| attend = 81,436

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 18

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| homecoming = y

| rank =

| opponent = Delaware State

| site_stadium = Doak Campbell Stadium

| site_cityst = Tallahassee, FL

| tv = ACCRSN

| score = 77–6

| attend = 70,599

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 25

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| away = y

| rank =

| opponent = Florida

| gamename = rivalry

| site_stadium = Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

| site_cityst = Gainesville, FL

| tv = ESPN

| score = 38–22

| attend = 89,066

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = December 2{{efn|The game between Florida State and Louisiana-Monroe, originally scheduled for September 9, was canceled due to inclement weather from Hurricane Irma and later rescheduled for December 2.}}

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| rank =

| opponent = Louisiana–Monroe

| site_stadium = Doak Campbell Stadium

| site_cityst = Tallahassee, FL

| tv = ACCN Extra

| score = 42–10

| attend = 58,780

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = December 27

| time = 1:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| neutral = y

| rank =

| opponent = Southern Miss

| gamename = Independence Bowl

| site_stadium = Independence Stadium

| site_cityst = Shreveport, LA

| tv = ESPN

| score = 42–13

| attend = 33,601

}}

}}

= Alabama =

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|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|color=white}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Florida State vs. Alabama

|date=September 2

|time=8:16 p.m. EST

|road=#3 Seminoles

|R1=0|R2=7|R3=0|R4=0

|home=#1 Crimson Tide

|H1=3|H2=7|H3=11|H4=3

|stadium=Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

|attendance=76,330

|weather=Indoors

|referee=Michael Cannon

|TV=ABC

|TVAnnouncers=Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Maria Taylor and Tom Rinaldi (sidelines)

|reference={{cite web|title=No. 1 Bama Defeats No. 3 Noles, 24-7|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/1-bama-defeats-noles-24-7/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=September 2, 2017|access-date=September 2, 2017}}

}}

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!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

250
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
210
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
40
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
Deondre Francois
19/33; 210 yards, 1 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Cam Akers
10 carries, 30 yards
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Keith Gavin
7 receptions, 50 yards

= NC State =

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|color=white}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=NC State vs. Florida State

|date=September 23

|time=12:06 p.m. EST

|road=Wolfpack

|R1=10|R2=7|R3=3|R4=7

|home=#12 Seminoles

|H1=0|H2=10|H3=3|H4=8

|stadium=Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

|attendance=73,541

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|83|F}} • Wind: NE {{convert|7|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Partly cloudy

|referee=Jeff Flanagan

|TV=ABC/ESPN2

|TVAnnouncers=Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Anthony Becht (analyst), Rocky Boiman (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title=Opportunistic Pack Sack Noles In Home Opener|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/opportunistic-pack-sack-noles-in-home-opener-27-21/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=September 23, 2017|access-date=September 23, 2017}}

}}

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!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

382
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
278
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
104
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
22/38; 278 yards, 1 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Cam Akers
12 carries, 56 yards
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Auden Tate
9 receptions, 138 yards, 1 TD

= Wake Forest =

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|color=white}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Florida State vs. Wake Forest

|date=September 30

|time=3:36 p.m. EST

|road=Seminoles

|R1=3|R2=10|R3=3|R4=10

|home=Demon Deacons

|H1=3|H2=9|H3=0|H4=7

|stadium=BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

|attendance=31,588

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|74|F}} • Wind: NNE {{convert|10|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Mostly sunny

|referee=David Epperley

|TV=ABC

|TVAnnouncers=Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Tommy Tuberville (analyst), Paul Carcaterra (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title=Tate, Blackman Deliver Dramatic Victory Over Wake|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/tates-last-minute-td-carries-football-to-win-over-wake/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=September 30, 2017|access-date=September 30, 2017}}

}}

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!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

270
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
121
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
149
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
11/21; 121 yards, 1 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Jacques Patrick
19 carries, 120 yards, 1 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Jacques Patrick
3 receptions, 26 yards

= Miami (FL) =

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|color=white}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Miami vs. Florida State

|date=October 7

|time=3:35 p.m. EST

|road=#13 Hurricanes

|R1=0|R2=0|R3=10|R4=14

|home=Seminoles

|H1=3|H2=0|H3=0|H4=17

|stadium=Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

|attendance=78,169

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|89|F}} • Wind: SE {{convert|11|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Cloudy

|referee=Duane Heydt

|TV=ESPN

|TVAnnouncers=Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), Tom Luginbill (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title=Canes Top Noles In Heart-Breaking Streak-Stopper|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/a-heart-breaking-streak-stopper/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=October 7, 2017|access-date=October 7, 2017}}

}}

class="wikitable"

!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

406
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
203
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
203
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
17/28; 203 yards, 2 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Cam Akers
20 carries, 121 yards
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Auden Tate
3 receptions, 56 yards, 1 TD

= Duke =

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|color=white}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Florida State vs. Duke

|date=October 14

|time=12:01 p.m. EST

|road=Seminoles

|R1=7|R2=0|R3=3|R4=7

|home=Blue Devils

|H1=0|H2=3|H3=7|H4=0

|stadium=Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, North Carolina

|attendance=31,073

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|72|F}} • Wind: N {{convert|3|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Partly cloudy

|referee=Jeff Maconaghy

|TV=ESPN2

|TVAnnouncers=Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Kelly Stouffer (analyst), Kris Budden (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title=Akers, Patrick Help Noles Run Past Blue Devils|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/akers-first-career-td-pushes-noles-to-road-win/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=October 14, 2017|access-date=October 14, 2017}}

}}

class="wikitable"

!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

425
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
197
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
228
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
18/21; 197 yards, 1 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Cam Akers
15 carries, 115 yards, 1 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Nyqwan Murray
5 receptions, 81 yards

= Louisville =

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|color=white}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Louisville vs. Florida State

|date=October 21

|time=12:02 p.m. EST

|road=Cardinals

|R1=7|R2=7|R3=14|R4=3

|home=Seminoles

|H1=7|H2=7|H3=0|H4=14

|stadium=Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

|attendance=72,764

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|78|F}} • Wind: E {{convert|13|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Humid

|referee=Jeff Flanagan

|TV=ESPN

|TVAnnouncers=Mark Jones (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title=Noles Come Up Short Of Cards, 31-28|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/310026-2/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=October 21, 2017|access-date=October 21, 2017}}

}}

class="wikitable"

!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

403
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
248
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
155
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
16/28; 248 yards, 2 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Cam Akers
16 carries, 75 yards
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Nyqwan Murray
4 receptions, 95 yards

= Boston College =

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|color=white}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Florida State vs. Boston College

|date=October 27

|time=8:01 p.m. EST

|road=Seminoles

|R1=0|R2=3|R3=0|R4=0

|home=Eagles

|H1=7|H2=14|H3=14|H4=0

|stadium=Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

|attendance=40,629

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|52|F}} • Wind: SW {{convert|7|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Humid

|referee=Stuart Mullins

|TV=ESPN

|TVAnnouncers=Adam Amin (play-by-play), Mack Brown (analyst), Jen Lada (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title=Football Falls To Boston College|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/football-falls-to-boston-college/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=October 28, 2017|access-date=October 28, 2017}}

}}

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!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

213
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
149
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
64
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
11/26; 102 yards
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Cam Akers
18 carries, 42 yards
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Nyqwan Murray
3 receptions, 102 yards

= Syracuse =

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|color=white}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Syracuse vs. Florida State

|date=November 4

|time=12:22 p.m. EST

|road=Orange

|R1=0|R2=14|R3=3|R4=7

|home=Seminoles

|H1=7|H2=14|H3=3|H4=3

|stadium=Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

|attendance=71,805

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|78|F}} • Wind: ENE {{convert|3|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Clear

|referee=Gary Patterson

|TV=ACC Network

|TVAnnouncers=Tom Werme (play-by-play), Dave Archer (analyst), D.J. Shockley (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title=Akers Rumbles, Offense Hits Big In Win Over Orange|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/timely-big-plays-deliver-win-over-orange/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=November 4, 2017|access-date=November 4, 2017}}

}}

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!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

343
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
136
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
207
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
12/19; 136 yards, 1 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Cam Akers
22 carries, 209 yards, 2 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Nyqwan Murray
3 receptions, 60 yards, 1 TD

= Clemson =

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|title=Florida State vs. Clemson

|date=November 11

|time=3:36 p.m. EST

|road=Seminoles

|R1=0|R2=0|R3=7|R4=7

|home=#4 Tigers

|H1=7|H2=10|H3=0|H4=14

|stadium=Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina

|attendance=81,436

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|48|F}} • Wind: ENE {{convert|10|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Mostly sunny

|referee=Jeff Flanagan

|TV=ESPN

|TVAnnouncers=Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Todd McShay (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title= Second-Half Rally Falls Short At Clemson|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/second-half-rally-falls-short-at-clemson/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=November 11, 2017|access-date=November 11, 2017}}

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!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

229
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
208
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
21
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
13/32; 208 yards, TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Cam Akers
12 carries, 40 yards
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Nyqwan Murray
4 receptions, 73 yards

= Delaware State =

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|state=autocollapse

|title=Delaware State vs. Florida State

|date=November 18

|time=12:04 p.m. EST

|road=Hornets

|R1=6|R2=0|R3=0|R4=0

|home=Seminoles

|H1=21|H2=35|H3=7|H4=14

|stadium=Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

|attendance=70,599

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|70|F}} • Wind: N {{convert|2|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Clear

|referee=Duane Heydt

|TV=Fox Sports Network

|TVAnnouncers=Evan Lepler (play-by-play), Takeo Spikes (analyst), Kelsey Wingert (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title=Noles Old, New Put Homecoming Sting On Hornets, 77-6|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/noles-old-new-put-homecoming-sting-on-hornets-77-6/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=November 18, 2017|access-date=November 18, 2017}}

}}

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!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

482
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
236
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
246
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
11/15; 179 yards, 3 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Ryan Green
7 carries, 96 yards, 2 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Keith Gavin
4 carries, 78 yards

= Florida =

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|state=autocollapse

|title=Florida State vs. Florida

|date=November 25

|time=12:02 p.m. EST

|road=Seminoles

|R1=7|R2=17|R3=0|R4=14

|home=Gators

|H1=7|H2=6|H3=3|H4=6

|stadium=Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida

|attendance=89,066

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|68|F}} • Wind: WNW {{convert|2|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Sunny

|referee=Matt Austin

|TV=ESPN

|TVAnnouncers=Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Anthony Becht (analyst), Rocky Boiman (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title=Noles Pick On Gators In 38-22 Win|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/defensive-scores-lead-football-to-fifth-straight-win-over-gators/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=November 25, 2017|access-date=November 25, 2017}}

}}

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!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

216
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
128
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
88
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
10/21; 128 yards, 2 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Jacques Patrick
15 carries, 67 yards
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Ermon Lane
1 reception, 39 yards

= Louisiana-Monroe =

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|state=autocollapse

|title=Louisiana-Monroe vs. Florida State

|date=December 2

|time=12:04 p.m. EST

|road=Warhawks

|R1=0|R2=0|R3=10|R4=0

|home=Seminoles

|H1=7|H2=7|H3=14|H4=14

|stadium=Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

|attendance=58,780

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|75|F}} • Wind: W {{convert|3|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Partly Cloudy

|referee=David Epperley

|TV=ACC Network Extra

|TVAnnouncers=Shawn Davison (play-by-play), Corey Simon (analyst), Ariya Massoudi (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title=Noles Cruise To 42-10 Win With Haggins At Helm|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/1-0dell-noles-cruise-to-42-10-win-with-haggins-at-helm/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=December 2, 2017|access-date=December 2, 2017}}

}}

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!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

504
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
199
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
305
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
14/22; 197 yards, 1 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Jacques Patrick
19 carries, 155 yards, 2 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Ermon Lane
3 receptions, 45 yards

= Independence Bowl: Southern Miss =

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|state=autocollapse

|title=Southern Miss vs. Florida State (Independence Bowl)

|date=December 27

|time=1:35 p.m. EST

|road=Golden Eagles

|R1=6|R2=0|R3=7|R4=0

|home=Seminoles

|H1=7|H2=16|H3=10|H4=9

|stadium=Independence Stadium, Shreveport, LA

|attendance=33,601

|weather=Temperature: {{convert|38|F}} • Wind: {{convert|10|mph|abbr=on}} • Weather: Cloudy

|referee=Greg Sujack

|TV=ESPN

|TVAnnouncers=Dave LaMont (play-by-play), Ahmad Brooks (analyst), Roddy Jones (sideline)

|reference={{cite web|title=Noles Hand Keys To Taggart With Indy Bowl Rout|first=Tim|last=Linafelt|url=http://seminoles.com/36th-straight-bowl-ends-in-42-13-win/|publisher=Florida State University Department of Athletics|date=December 27, 2017|access-date=December 28, 2017}}

}}

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!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Total Yards

452
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Passing Yards
238
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Rushing Yards
214
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Passer
James Blackman
18/26; 233 yards, 4 TD
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Rusher
Cam Akers
13 carries, 94 yards
style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}"| Leading Receiver
Auden Tate
5 receptions, 84 yards, 3 TD

Awards

= Watchlists =

  • Rimington Trophy{{cite web|title=Alec Eberle Named to 2017 Rimington Trophy Spring Watch List|first=Eric|last=Todoroff|url=http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=917027&SPID=157113&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211603501&DB_OEM_ID=32900|work=Seminoles.com|date=May 22, 2017|access-date=May 24, 2017}}

::Alec Eberle

  • Maxwell Award{{cite web|title=Five Noles Named to Bednarik and Maxwell Award Watch Lists|first=Eric|last=Todoroff|url=http://seminoles.com/five-noles-named-to-bednarik-and-maxwell-award-watch-lists/|work=Seminoles.com|date=July 10, 2017|access-date=July 11, 2017}}

::Deondre Francois

::Derwin James

::Derwin James

::Matthew Thomas

::Derrick Nnadi

::Tarvarus McFadden

  • John Mackey Award{{cite web|title=Eberle, Izzo Earn Watch List Honors|first=Eric|last=Todoroff|url=http://seminoles.com/eberle-izzo-earn-watch-list-honors/|work=Seminoles.com|date=July 11, 2017|access-date=July 12, 2017}}

::Ryan Izzo

  • Lou Groza Award{{cite web|title=Ricky Aguayo Named to Lou Groza Award Watch List|first=Eric|last=Todoroff|url=http://seminoles.com/ricky-aguayo-named-to-lou-groza-award-watch-list/|work=Seminoles.com|date=July 12, 2017|access-date=July 13, 2017}}

::Ricky Aguayo

  • Outland Trophy{{cite web|title=Outland and Nagurski Watch Lists Announced|first=Eric|last=Todoroff|url=http://seminoles.com/outland-and-nagurski-watch-lists-announced/|work=Seminoles.com|date=July 13, 2017|access-date=July 14, 2017}}

::Alex Eberle

::Derrick Nnadi

::Derrick Nnadi

::Josh Sweat

::Tarvarus McFadden

::Derwin James

  • Jim Thorpe Award{{cite web|title=James, McFadden Collect More Watch List Honors|first=Eric|last=Todoroff|url=http://seminoles.com/james-mcfadden-collect-more-watch-list-honors/|work=Seminoles.com|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=July 15, 2017}}

::Derwin James

::Tarvarus McFadden

  • Paul Hornung Award{{cite web|title=Butkus, Hornung Watch Lists Announced|first=Eric|last=Todoroff|url=http://seminoles.com/butkus-hornung-watch-lists-announced/|work=Seminoles.com|date=July 17, 2017|access-date=July 18, 2017}}

::Derwin James

::Jacob Pugh

::Matthew Thomas

  • Wuerffel Trophy{{cite web|title=Eberle Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List|first=Eric|last=Todoroff|url=http://seminoles.com/eberle-named-to-wuerffel-trophy-watch-list/|work=Seminoles.com|date=July 18, 2017|access-date=July 19, 2017}}

::Alec Eberle

  • Davey O'Brien Award{{cite web|title=Francois Named to Davey O'Brien Watch List|first=Eric|last=Todoroff|url=http://seminoles.com/francois-named-to-davey-obrien-watch-list/|work=Seminoles.com|date=July 19, 2017|access-date=July 20, 2017}}

::Deondre Francois

  • Doak Walker Award{{cite web|title=Patrick Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List|first=Eric|last=Todoroff|url=http://seminoles.com/patrick-named-to-doak-walker-award-watch-list/|work=Seminoles.com|date=July 20, 2017|access-date=July 21, 2017}}

::Jacques Patrick

  • Manning Award{{cite web|title=Francois Named to Manning Award Watch List|first=Steven|last=McCartney|url=http://seminoles.com/francois-named-to-manning-award-watch-list/|work=Seminoles.com|date=August 16, 2017|access-date=August 17, 2017}}

::Deondre Francois

  • Ted Hendricks Award{{cite web|title=Burns, Sweat Named to Ted Hendricks Watch List|first=Steven|last=McCartney|url=http://seminoles.com/burns-sweat-named-to-ted-hendricks-watch-list/|work=Seminoles.com|date=August 21, 2017|access-date=August 22, 2017}}

::Josh Sweat

::Brian Burns

  • Senior Bowl{{cite web|title=Seven Named To Senior Bowl Watch List|first=Steven|last=McCartney|url=http://seminoles.com/seven-noles-on-senior-bowl-watch-list/|work=Seminoles.com|date=August 24, 2017|access-date=August 25, 2017}}

::Nate Andrews

::Ermon Lane

::Trey Marshall

::Ro'Derrick Hoskins

::Jacob Pugh

::Matthew Thomas

::Derrick Nnadi

= Honors =

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|+ style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}" | Weekly awards

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Josh Sweat

| ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week

| September 2, 2017

| {{cite web|title=ACC Announces Football Players of the Week|url=http://theacc.com/news/2017/9/5/acc-announces-football-players-of-the-week.aspx|publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference|date=September 5, 2017|access-date=September 6, 2017}}

Derwin James

| ACC Defensive Back of the Week

| September 2, 2017

|

Ricky Aguayo

| ACC Specialist of the Week

| September 30, 2017

| {{cite web|title=ACC Announces Football Players of the Week|url=http://www.theacc.com/news/2017/10/2/ACC_FB_POTW-1002.aspx|publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference|date=October 2, 2017|access-date=October 2, 2017}}

Cam Akers

| ACC Offensive Back of the Week
ACC Rookie of the Week

| November 4, 2017

| {{cite web|title=ACC Announces Football Players of the Week|url=http://theacc.com/news/2017/11/6/acc-announces-football-players-of-the-week.aspx|publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference|date=November 6, 2017|access-date=November 6, 2017}}

Joshua Kaindoh

| ACC Co-defensive Player of the Week

| November 18, 2017

| {{cite web|title=ACC Announces Football Players of the Week|url=http://theacc.com/news/2017/11/20/acc-announces-football-players-of-the-week.aspx|publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference|date=November 20, 2017|access-date=November 20, 2017}}

Brian Burns

| ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week

| November 25, 2017

| {{cite web|title=ACC Announces Football Players of the Week|url=http://theacc.com/news/2017/11/27/acc-announces-football-players-of-the-week.aspx|publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference|date=November 27, 2017|access-date=November 27, 2017}}

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== All-ACC ==

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! style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}" | Name

! style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}" | Selection

align="center"

| Derwin James

First Team (Defense)
align="center"

| Alec Eberle

Second Team (Offense)
align="center"

| Tarvarus McFadden

Second Team (Defense)
align="center"

| Cam Akers

Third Team (Offense)
align="center"

| Derrick Nnadi

Third Team (Defense)
align="center"

| Ricky Aguayo

Honorable Mention

{{cite web|title=2017 All-ACC Football Teams Announced|url=http://theacc.com/news/2017/11/27/2017-all-acc-football-teams-announced.aspx|publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference|date=November 27, 2017|access-date=November 28, 2017}}

== All-Americans ==

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! style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}" | Name

! style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles|border=0|color=white}}" |

| Derwin James

2nd{{cite web|title=Derwin James Earns Two More All-America Honors|url=http://seminoles.com/james-earns-two-more-all-america-honors/|publisher=Seminoles.com|date=December 11, 2017|access-date=December 12, 2017}}2nd{{cite web|title=James Named AFCA & Sporting News All-American|url=http://seminoles.com/james-named-afca-sporting-news-all-american/|publisher=Seminoles.com|date=December 13, 2017|access-date=December 14, 2017}}2nd2nd2nd1st

NFL draft

Five Seminoles were chosen in the 2018 NFL draft:

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! style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles}}" | Player !! style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles}}" | Team !! style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles}}" | Round !! style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles}}" | Pick # !! style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Florida State Seminoles}}" | Position

Derwin JamesLos Angeles Chargers1st17S
Derrick NnadiKansas City Chiefs3rd75DT
Rick LeonardNew Orleans Saints4th127OT
Josh SweatPhiladelphia Eagles4th130DE
Ryan IzzoNew England Patriots7th250TE

Notes

{{notelist}}

References