LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pressed into obligation on the highway Friday evening due to an damage, Tate Rodemaker lifted Florida State to one more unbelievable victory.
This time, the Seminoles didn’t want a blocked additional level with no time left to win as they did two weeks in the past in opposition to LSU. Instead, they relied on their backup quarterback to cleared the path in a 35-31 come-from-behind victory over Louisville.
The sophomore got here in after Jordan Travis suffered a decrease left leg damage with a bit greater than 4 minutes left within the second quarter and Florida State down 21-14. All the Valdosta, Georgia native did was lead the Seminoles to three, 75-yard second-half scoring drives. The final got here with 7:54 left with a sensational 2-yard catch ultimately zone by Johnny Wilson that put the Seminoles (3-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) up for good.
Rodemaker, who completed 6-for-10 passing for 109 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, stated his mindset upon getting into the sport was to deal with it like his work throughout the week.
“The first half I just kind of got thrown out there,” Rodemaker stated. “The second half was, I simply went on the market and performed my sport. I simply informed myself, ‘This is like practice and I’d been doing all of it week.’ I simply transferred it over to the sport.”
Florida State gained 260 of its 455 yards with Rodemaker taking the snaps. Treshaun Ward added 126 yards dashing on 10 carries for the Seminoles. Wilson completed with seven catches for 149 yards and each touchdowns from Rodemaker.
Florida State coach Mike Norvell stated his group “willed” itself to the win, and that was due largely to Rodemaker’s efficiency.
“That was an example of what this team is built on,” Norvell stated. “It was a special night. That is one that I will remember forever. That was an incredible atmosphere. We’ll talk about that heart and that identity.”
The Cardinals (1-2, 0-2) misplaced regardless of racking up 495 yards on offense. Malik Cunningham threw for 243 yards on 21-of-34 passing with a landing and an interception. The fifth-year senior additionally added 127 yards dashing and two scores on 17 carries.
Hindering the Cardinals’ effort have been three turnovers, together with a second-quarter fumble by Cunningham on a botched handoff at the Seminoles 12 early within the second quarter. Louisville, which held 4 leads within the sport, additionally dedicated 11 penalties for 81 yards.
“It’s just very hurtful and disappointing, you know, not being able to win this game,” Louisville coach Scott Satterfield stated. “I felt Florida State is a good football team, but we were right there and going toe to toe and in control of the game until late.”
The Cardinals had an opportunity to win the sport after Ryan Fitzgerald missed a 36-yard subject purpose with 1:44 left, however Kevin Knowles II picked off a Cunningham go at the Florida State 38 with 37 seconds left.
TRAVIS INJURY
Friday’s sport was a battle of attrition, with Travis’ damage being probably the most distinguished damage. He left the sport with simply greater than 4 minutes left within the first half after being sacked by Louisville defensive finish Yaya Diaby, who had grabbed Travis by the legs on the play.
Travis walked off the sector with trainers and went underneath the stadium. In the second half, he was on the sideline with crutches and a boot.
Before the damage, Travis, who began his school profession at Louisville, had began scorching, finishing his first 11 passes. He completed with 157 yards, two scores and a choose on 13-of-17 passing.
Norvell stated the group will consider Travis when the Seminoles return to Tallahassee.
BIG PICTURE
Florida State: Losing Travis for any size of time might be an enormous blow for the Seminoles. However, for at least Friday evening, Rodemaker’s heroics have been sufficient to lead the comeback.
Louisville: It could also be onerous to name the third sport of the season a must-win, however given the way in which the Cardinals season began, Friday’s sport was one they actually wanted. The protection that confirmed up within the second half of the win at Central Florida final week failed to present up when wanted within the second half on Friday.
UP NEXT
Florida State returns dwelling for a primetime sport Saturday evening in opposition to Boston College.
Louisville hosts South Florida subsequent Saturday afternoon.