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FSU falls to 0-3 for first time since 1976 with 35-14 loss at Wake Forest

Florida State falls to 0-3 for the first time since 1976 after losing 35-14 to Wake Forest at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. on Saturday afternoon.

Wake Forest defensive back Traveon Redd celebrates after a tackle against Florida State during...

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Final: USF pulls away from FAMU late, 38-17

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Wake Forest placekicker Nick Sciba (4) boots a field goal against Florida State during the...

FINAL: Seminoles 14 - Wake Forest 35

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Football Friday Night: September 17, 2021

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Remembering Bobby Bowden

Wake Forest honors Bowden ahead of matchup with Seminoles

Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 3:16 PM EDT

By Fletcher Keel

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are honoring legendary Florida State head football coach Bobby Bowden ahead of their game against the Seminoles on Saturday.

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Godby, Wakulla set for rivalry showdown in Crawfordville

Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 10:54 AM EDT

By Dominic Miranda

A rivalry showdown is set for Friday night in Crawfordville, as the Godby Cougars and Wakulla War Eagles meet in WCTV’s Football Friday Night Game of the Week.

Football

Football Friday Night Scoreboard: Week 5

Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 at 2:54 PM EDT

By Fletcher Keel

The 2021 high school football continues as the Sunshine State opens regular season play while Georgia teams enter their second week of action.

Seminoles

ACC announces 2021/22 conference schedule for Seminoles

Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 7:26 PM EDT

By Fletcher Keel

Home matchups against Syracuse, Louisville, Duke and Notre Dame highlight Florida State’s 2021/22 men’s basketball conference schedule, released by the ACC Thursday evening.

Seminoles

Game Preview: Florida State opens ACC play at Wake Forest

Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 8:29 AM EDT

By Will Desautelle

The Seminoles are looking to avoid starting 0-3 for the first time since 1976.

Seminoles

Seminoles to honor Barry’s life, legacy with jersey retirement ahead of Florida match

Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 6:25 PM EDT

By Ryan Kelly

FSU will retire the former ACC Player of the Year’s jersey, joining Gabrielle Reece’s in the Tully rafters as the only retired jersey’s in program history.

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Godby, Wakulla set for rivalry showdown in Crawfordville

Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 10:30 AM EDT

A rivalry showdown is set for Friday night in Crawfordville, as the Godby Cougars and Wakulla War Eagles meet in WCTV’s Football Friday Night Game of the Week.

Sports

ACC announces 2021/22 conference schedule for Seminoles

Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 10:29 AM EDT

Home matchups against Syracuse, Louisville, Duke and Notre Dame highlight Florida State’s 2021/22 men’s basketball conference schedule.

Sports

Seminoles to honor Barry’s life, legacy with jersey retirement ahead of Florida match

Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM EDT

FSU will retire the former ACC Player of the Year’s jersey, joining Gabrielle Reece’s in the Tully rafters as the only retired jersey’s in program history.

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FAMU, USF matchup features plenty of Tallahassee flair

Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM EDT

When speaking with the media on Monday, Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons spoke of this upcoming weekend’s trip to South Florida as a “business trip” for the Rattlers.

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Remembering Bobby Bowden

Samford University to name field after Bowden

Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 2:44 PM EDT

By Fletcher Keel

Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama has announced they will name their football field after Bobby Bowden next Saturday, September 25.

Seminoles

WATCH: Mike Norvell and McKenzie Milton after Wednesday’s practice

Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 11:48 AM EDT

By Ryan Kelly

Florida State Seminoles head football coach Mike Norvell and quarterback McKenzie Milton address the media ahead of Saturday’s game at Wake Forest

Rattlers

The ties that bind the Rattlers and Bulls: FAMU, USF matchup features plenty of Tallahassee flair

Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 6:41 PM EDT

By Ryan Kelly

When speaking with the media on Monday, Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons spoke of this upcoming weekend’s trip to South Florida as a “business trip” for the Rattlers.

Seminoles

Seminoles set to face unique, mature challenge in Wake Forest

Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 5:31 PM EDT

By Ryan Kelly

FSU and Wake will kick off at 3:30 p.m. from Winston-Salem. The game will be shown on ESPN.

Rattlers

Fresh off first win, Rattlers set for ‘business trip’ to Tampa for clash with Bulls

Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 3:42 PM EDT

By Dominic Miranda

This week, the Fangs will head to Tampa to face off against FBS foe South Florida, a matchup that’s personal to Simmons.

Seminoles

WATCH: Mike Norvell speaks after Tuesday’s practice

Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 11:43 AM EDT

By Ryan Kelly

Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell fields questions from reporters after Tuesday’s practice.

Tallahassee

Apalachee Park improvements unveiled ahead of cross country season

Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 5:41 PM EDT

By Savannah Kelley

Cross country season begins in just three days and Leon County is unveiling improvements at Apalachee Regional Park, a leading venue that hosts a series of running events.

Seminoles

Dontae Lucas no longer part of FSU football program

Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 2:37 PM EDT

By Will Desautelle

Lucas started 14 games in his career with Florida State.

Seminoles

FSU hits new rock bottom with loss to Jacksonville State: “It’s just embarrassing.”

Updated: Sep. 12, 2021 at 8:48 AM EDT

By Will Desautelle

Florida State lost to an FCS opponent for the first time in school history Saturday after previously being 26-0 against such teams.

Seminoles

FSU falls to Jacksonville State on last play of the game

Updated: Sep. 12, 2021 at 12:09 AM EDT

By Will Desautelle

Jacksonville State defeated Florida State on a 59-yard touchdown pass as time expired.

Seminoles

FINAL 4th Quarter: FSU 17, Jacksonville State 20

Updated: Sep. 11, 2021 at 6:09 PM EDT

By Will Desautelle

Follow along for live updates between Florida State and Jacksonville State.

Football

Football Friday Night: September 10, 2021

Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 11:15 PM EDT

By Fletcher Keel

The high school football season continues into the second week of September and the WCTV Sports team is here to guide you through it all.

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Seminoles

Game Preview: FSU vs. Jacksonville State

Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM EDT

By Will Desautelle

Saturday will be the fourth meeting ever between Florida State and Jacksonville State.

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PREVIEW: Rivalry week in Southwood for Game of the Week

Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 7:13 PM EDT

Saint John Paul II welcomes their old friends from the north side, the Maclay Marauders, in this edition of the WCTV Football Friday Night Game of the Week.

Football

Maclay, St. John Paul II headline third week of action

Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 11:54 PM EDT

By Dominic Miranda

This week’s Football Friday Night Game of the Week is a rivalry matchup between Maclay and St. John Paul II.

National

Big 12 welcomes BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston

Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 4:38 PM EDT

By STEPHEN HAWKINS

Formal approval of the invites was pending on some campuses, but the expansion is all but done.

Rattlers

Rattlers turning to Muratovic to start Saturday night

Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 5:40 PM EDT

By Ryan Kelly

Redshirt freshman Junior Muratovic will start Saturday for FAMU after coming into the game to replace Rasean McKay in the fourth quarter on Sunday.

Seminoles

Seminoles receive votes in major polls after taking Irish to brink

Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 4:50 PM EDT

By Fletcher Keel

FSU received 34 votes in the coaches poll while receiving four votes in the AP poll.

Seminoles

FSU Depth Chart vs. Jacksonville State: Few minor tweaks from Game 1

Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 4:06 PM EDT

By Chris Nee

Florida State released its updated projected depth chart via its game notes for its second game of the season against Jacksonville State

Seminoles

Upon further review: FSU Football week 1 standouts and more takeaways

Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 9:15 AM EDT

By Will Desautelle

Takeaways from Florida State's Week 1 loss against Notre Dame.

Seminoles

Evaluating the quarterbacks in Week 1: Travis’ up-and-down night and Milton’s spark

Updated: Sep. 6, 2021 at 9:15 PM EDT

By Will Desautelle

Jordan Travis started the game and played the first three-plus quarters, but McKenzie Milton provided a spark late.

Seminoles

WATCH: Adam Fuller recaps Notre Dame following Tuesday’s practice

Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 12:04 PM EDT

By WCTV Staff

FSU defensive coordinator Adam Fuller recaps Notre Dame and looks ahead to next week’s game against Jacksonville State following Tuesday’s practice.