25 in the Associated Press Top 25. It marks the second time this season that FSU has been ranked in the AP Top 25. Florida State leads the all-time series with Syracuse 12-2, including 7-1 since Syracuse joined the Atlantic Coast Conference for the 2013 season. The Seminoles hold a 5-2 edge all-time in games played at Syracuse. FSU has won the past two meetings against the Orange in 2019 and 2021, but did lose in their last time to the Dome in 2018. FSU head coach Mike Norvell is 1-0 against the Orange.
Live Gameday Updates: FSU 7, Syracuse 0 - First QuarterSYRACUSE, N. Y. -- No. 23 Florida State travels to face Syracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome (49, 057) in Syracuse, N. on Saturday evening at 8 p. m. The game between the Seminoles (6-3, 4-3 ACC) and the Orange (6-3, 3-2 ACC) will be shown on the ACC Network. For more on how to watch, stream, or listen to the game, click here. The Seminoles enter the game ranked No. 23 in the College Football Playoff Rankings. FSU is ranked in the CFB Playoff Rankings for the first time since the end of the 2016 season. FSU is also ranked No.
It appears Washington may return starter duties for now at the position, with both being utilized. - Linebacker Brendan Gant got banged up late in the Miami game. He is a depth piece at linebacker and a solid special teams contributor. - Defensive back and returner Sam McCall did not play in the last game and had an emotional week where he at one point shared an edit pertaining to plans to enter the transfer portal, before backing off of those comments and deleting the social media post. - Some two-deep depth chart players who haven't played recently include offensive lineman Thomas Shrader and tight end Jackson West. - Wide receiver Darion Williamson, who no longer appears on the two-deep, has been out since being injured against Boston College.
- With regards to FSU, running back Treshaun Ward is expected to make his return to action. FSU head coach Mike Norvell spoke throughout the week about Ward being available, if necessary, against Miami last week. He was not necessary in FSU's blowout victory. - Darius Washington handled right tackle duties against Miami, as Jazston Turnetine was coming off an injury. Turnetine played in that game.
FSU leads 7-0 with 10:07 left in the first half. The biggest plays of the drive were a 27-yard run by running back Trey Benson and a 15-yard run on a sweep by wide receiver Mycah Pittman. - Syracuse goes 3-and-out on the opening possession of the game. - Syracuse won the toss and elected to receive. - FSU captains: DT Robert Cooper, DT Fabien Lovett, DT Dennis Briggs, OG Dillan Gibbons Starters for FSU on offense: QB Jordan Travis, RB Trey Benson, WR Mycah Pittman, WR Johnny Wilson, TE Preston Daniel, TE Camren McDonald, LT Robert Scott Jr., LG Dillan Gibbons, C Maurice Smith, RG D'Mitri Emmanuel, RT Darius Washington Starters for FSU on defense: DE Derrick McLendon II, DT Fabien Lovett, DT Robert Cooper, DE Jared Verse, LB Kalen DeLoach, CB Omarion Cooper, CB Renardo Green, NB Kevin Knowles II, S Jammie Robinson, S Shyheim Brown, S Akeem Dent Starters for FSU on special teams: K Ryan Fitzgerald, P Alex Mastromanno, LS James Rosenberry Jr.
- Wide receiver Winston Wright Jr. has yet to play this year, after suffering injuries in a car accident this past spring. - Players out for the season include offensive linemen Kayden Lyles and Bless Harris, as well as linebacker Stephen Dix Jr. - Another item to keep an eye on is players that have yet to hit five games played this season, retaining potential of a redshirt. We won't include everybody in this rundown, as some are going to exceed that number or guaranteed not to, but these are a few individuals we are keeping an eye on: Quarterback AJ Duffy (2), running back Rodney Hill (3), wide receiver Keyshawn Helton (2), offensive guard Kanaya Charlton (2), offensive tackle Julian Armella (4), offensive tackle Jaylen Early (2), defensive tackle Daniel Lyons (3), defensive end Dante Anderson (2), defensive end Byron Turner Jr.
- Cheez-It Bowl also has a pair of reps. - The officiating crew for FSU-SU is led by Jeff Flanagan. - FSU is wearing gold helmets, white tops, gold pants tonight. - FSU defensive back Jammie Robinson carried in the hammer for the