2014 Florida State Seminoles football team

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2014 Florida State Seminoles football
Florida State Seminoles alternate logo.svg
ACC champion
ACC Atlantic Division champion
Rose Bowl (CFP Semifinal), L 20–59 vs. Oregon
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference
DivisionAtlantic Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 6
APNo. 5 (tie)
Record13–1 (8–0 ACC)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinator Lawrence Dawsey (1st as coordinator, 8th overall season)
Co-offensive coordinator Randy Sanders (1st as coordinator, 2nd overall season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinator Charles Kelly (1st as coordinator, 2nd overall season)
Base defense 4–3 Multiple
MVP Dalvin Cook
CaptainMario Edwards Jr.
Rashad Greene
Jared Haggins
Terrance Smith
Tre' Jackson
Christian Green
Cameron Erving
Josue Matías
Bobby Hart
Eddie Goldman
Nick Waisome
Desmond Hollin
Home stadium Doak Campbell Stadium
Uniform
Fsu seminoles football unif.png
Seasons
  2013
2015  
2014 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Atlantic Division
No. T–5 Florida State x$^  8 0   13 1  
No. 15 Clemson  6 2   10 3  
No. 24 Louisville  5 3   9 4  
Boston College  4 4   7 6  
NC State  3 5   8 5  
Syracuse  1 7   3 9  
Wake Forest  1 7   3 9  
Coastal Division
No. 8 Georgia Tech x  6 2   11 3  
Duke  5 3   9 4  
North Carolina  4 4   6 7  
Pittsburgh  4 4   6 7  
Miami (FL)  3 5   6 7  
Virginia Tech  3 5   7 6  
Virginia  3 5   5 7  
Championship: Florida State 37, Georgia Tech 35
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2014 Florida State Seminoles football team, variously Florida State or FSU, represented Florida State University in the sport of American football during the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS college football season. Florida State competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Seminoles were led by fifth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher and played their home games at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. They were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, playing in the Atlantic Division. It was the Seminoles' 23rd season as a member of the ACC and its 10th in the ACC Atlantic Division.

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Florida State entered the season as the defending national champion.

The Seminoles ended the regular season as the only team from a power conference without a loss, but finished the season with a 13–1 record. The Seminoles won the ACC Atlantic Division for the sixth time, advancing to their fifth conference championship game, where they defeated Georgia Tech to win their fifteenth conference title. Florida State was selected to play in the inaugural College Football Playoff, losing to Oregon in the semifinal at the Rose Bowl and snapping the Seminoles' 29-game win streak. Starting quarterback and 2013 Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston was the first pick in the NFL Draft.

Before the season

Seven players from the 2013 team were taken in the 2014 NFL Draft. [1]

Returning

Offense

  • Jameis Winston
  • Rashad Greene
  • Nick O'Leary
  • Cameron Erving
  • Josue Matías
  • Tre' Jackson
  • Bobby Hart
  • Kermit Whitfield

Defense

  • Eddie Goldman
  • Nile-Lawrence Stample
  • Mario Edwards
  • Terrance Smith
  • Ronald Darby
  • P. J. Williams
  • Jalen Ramsey
  • Nick Waisome
  • Demarcus Walker

Special teams

  • Roberto Aguayo
  • Cason Beatty

Departures

Offense

Defense

  • Jacobbi McDaniel
  • Christian Jones
  • Telvin Smith
  • Terrence Brooks
  • Lamarcus Joyner
  • Timmy Jernigan
  • Demonte McAllister

Transfers

Offense

Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
Kareem Are
OL
Fort Scott, KansasFort Scott CC6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)300 lb (140 kg)N/ADec 18, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Demarcus Christmas
DT
Bradenton, FloridaManatee HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)285 lb (129 kg)N/AOct 1, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Dalvin Cook
RB
MiamiMiami Central HS5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)192 lb (87 kg)N/ADec 31, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
J.J. Cosentino
QB
PittsburghCentral Catholic HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)216 lb (98 kg)N/AMar 18, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Kain Daub
LB
Jacksonville, FloridaSandalwood HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)240 lb (110 kg)N/AApr 6, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Alec Eberle
OL
Mechanicsville, VirginiaAtlee HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)270 lb (120 kg)5.10May 1, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Lorenzo Featherston
DE
Greensboro, North CarolinaPage HS6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)215 lb (98 kg)N/AJan 1, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Ethan Frith
OL
Summit, MississippiNorth Pike HS6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)300 lb (140 kg)N/AJun 14, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Stephen Gabbard
OL
Tallahassee, FloridaGodby HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)215 lb (98 kg)N/AJun 15, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 2 stars.svg
Ja'Von Harrison
WR
Lakeland, FloridaKathleen HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg)N/AFeb 5, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Ryan Izzo
TE
Sparta, New JerseyPope John XXIII HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg)N/ASep 23, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Malique Jackson
ATH
Jesup, GeorgiaWayne County HS5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)168 lb (76 kg)4.46Jun 15, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Roderick Johnson
OL
Florissant, MissouriHazelwood Central HS6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)310 lb (140 kg)N/AFeb 5, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Frederick Jones
DT
MiamiMiami Central HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)270 lb (120 kg)N/AJul 22, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Derrick Kelly, Jr.
OL
Havana, FloridaEast Gadsden HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)290 lb (130 kg)N/AFeb 5, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Ermon Lane
WR
Homestead, FloridaHomestead HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)172 lb (78 kg)N/AFeb 5, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Rick Leonard
DE
Middletown, MarylandMiddletown HS6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)250 lb (110 kg)4.72Aug 13, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Trey Marshall
DB
Lake City, FloridaColumbia HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)192 lb (87 kg)N/AJul 3, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Corey Martinez
OL
Tampa, FloridaTampa Catholic HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)290 lb (130 kg)N/AJul 3, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Chad Mavety
OL
Garden City, New YorkNassau C.C.6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)320 lb (150 kg)N/ADec 9, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Derrick Nnadi
DT
Virginia Beach, VirginiaOcean Lakes HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)299 lb (136 kg)N/AFeb 5, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Jacob Pugh
LB
Tallahassee, FloridaGodby HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)236 lb (107 kg)N/AMay 29, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Delvin Purifoy
LB
Pensacola, FloridaCatholic HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)228 lb (103 kg)4.70Jan 3, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Brock Ruble
OL
Hyattsville, MarylandDeMatha HS6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)321 lb (146 kg)N/ADec 13, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Travis Rudolph
WR
West Palm Beach, FloridaCardinal Newman HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)189 lb (86 kg)N/AJan 2, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Mavin Saunders
TE
HoustonKinkaid HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)233 lb (106 kg)N/AJun 15, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Adam Torres
DT
Lake Mary, FloridaLake Mary HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)265 lb (120 kg)N/AJul 29, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jonathan Vickers
RB
Tallahassee, FloridaNorth Florida Christian HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)205 lb (93 kg)N/AJul 19, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Arthur Williams
DT
Fayetteville, North CarolinaE.E. Smith HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)298 lb (135 kg)5.15Oct 22, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 3   Rivals: 4   247Sports: 4   ESPN: 3
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Florida State 2014 Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  • "2014 Florida State Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  • "2014 Player Commitments – Florida State". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  • "2014 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014.

Coaching changes

Prior to the start of the season, defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt left his position at Florida State to take the same job at the University of Georgia. [2] Linebackers coach Charles Kelly was promoted to defensive coordinator [3] while wide receivers coach Lawrence Dawsey and quarterbacks coach Randy Sanders were promoted as offensive coordinators. To round out the coaching staff, Bill Miller was hired to coach linebackers. [4]

Spring game

The annual 'Garnet & Gold Game' was held on April 12 at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. The Garnet team, led by quarterback Jameis Winston, was victorious with a 31–14 win over the Gold team. [5]

Florida State Spring Game
Period1234Total
Gold700714
Garnet0240731

at Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: April 12, 2014
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 36,500

Personnel

Coaching staff

Florida State Seminoles coaches

Head coach

Assistant coaches

Support staff

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

Roster

Wide receiver Rashad Greene Rashad Greene 2014.jpg
Wide receiver Rashad Greene
Tight end Nick O'Leary Nick O'Leary 2014.jpg
Tight end Nick O'Leary
Runningback Karlos Williams Karlos Williams 2014.jpg
Runningback Karlos Williams
Runningback Dalvin Cook Dalvin Cook 2014.jpg
Runningback Dalvin Cook
Offensive lineman Cameron Erving Cameron Erving 2014.jpg
Offensive lineman Cameron Erving
Offensive lineman Josue Matias Josue Matias 2014.jpg
Offensive lineman Josue Matias
Defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. Mario Edwards, Jr. 2014.jpg
Defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr.
Safety Jalen Ramsey Jalen Ramsey 2014.jpg
Safety Jalen Ramsey
Kicker Roberto Aguayo Roberto Aguayo 2014.jpg
Kicker Roberto Aguayo
2014 Florida State Seminoles

Quarterback

  • 5 Jameis Winston Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 227)
  • 10 Sean Maguire – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 215)
  • 11 John Franklin III – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 171)
  • 16 J.J. Cosentino – freshman (6'4, 216)
  • 19 Troy Cook – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 198)
  • 21 Lucas Clark – junior (6'1, 195)

Running back

  • 4 Dalvin Cookfreshman (5'11, 190)
  • 6 Ryan Green – sophomore (5'10, 195)
  • 7 Mario Pender – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10, 192)
  • 9 Karlos Williamssenior (6'1, 230)
  • 22 Jonathan Vickers – freshman (6'0, 205)
  • 23 Freddie Stevenson – sophomore (6'1, 237) (FB)
  • 45 Will Burnham – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 185)

Wide receiver

  • 1 Ermon Lane – freshman (6'2, 172)
  • 3 Jesus Wilson – sophomore (5'9, 177)
  • 8 Levonte 'Kermit' Whitfield – sophomore (5'7, 178)
  • 12 Jarred Haggins – Redshirt.svg senior (6'0, 205)
  • 13 Ja'Vonn Harrison – freshman (6'2, 190)
  • 13 Rashad Gholston – Redshirt.svg senior (5'10, 167)
  • 15 Travis Rudolphfreshman (6'0, 189)
  • 18 Christian Griffith – Redshirt.svg junior (6'6, 203)
  • 20 Bobby Lyons – freshman (6'0, 191)
  • 24 Matthew McNulty – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 185)
  • 32 Steven Williams – junior (5'7, 175)
  • 38 Chet Iwuagwu – freshman (5'10, 172)
  • 80 Rashad Greenesenior (6'0, 180)
  • 82 Bryan LaCivita – sophomore (6'1, 180)
  • 83 Dan O'Neill – senior (6'0, 175)
  • 84 Isaiah Jones – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 200)
  • 86 Justin Motlow – freshman (5'11, 182)
  • 87 Jared Jackson – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 190)
  • 89 Christian Green – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 205)

Tight end

  • 33 Kevin Haplea – Redshirt.svg senior (6'4, 245)
  • 35 Nick O'Learysenior (6'3, 248)
  • 46 Jayon Young – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 223)
  • 49 Brandyn Musgrave – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 229)
  • 81 Ryan Izzo – freshman (6'6, 220)
  • 85 Jeremy Kerr – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 254)
  • 88 Mavin Saunders – freshman (6'5, 233)
 

Offensive line

  • 51 Bobby Hart – senior (6'4, 315)
  • 54 Tre' Jacksonsenior (6'4, 330)
  • 55 Chad Mavety – junior (6'6, 320)
  • 57 Corey Martinez – freshman (6'4, 290)
  • 59 Ryan Hoefield – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 292)
  • 60 Cody Jay – Redshirt.svg senior (6'1, 250)
  • 62 Austin Barron – senior (6'3, 300)
  • 63 Larry Levy – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 275)
  • 65 Ruben Carter – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 309)
  • 66 Keith Weeks – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 303)
  • 68 Brock Ruble – freshman (6'8, 321)
  • 70 Josue Matíassenior (6'6, 322)
  • 71 Alec Eberle – freshman (6'4, 270)
  • 72 Kareem Are – freshman (6'6, 335)
  • 74 Derrick Kelly Jr. – freshman (6'5, 290)
  • 75 Cameron Erving Redshirt.svg senior (6'6, 320)
  • 76 Marcel Benalcazar – sophomore (6'6, 305)
  • 77 Roderick Johnsonfreshman (6'7, 310)
  • 78 Wilson Bell – sophomore (6'4, 314)

Defensive line

  • 4 Giorgio Newberry – Redshirt.svg junior (6'6, 280)
  • 11 Derrick Mitchell – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 295)
  • 15 Mario Edwards Jr.junior (6'3, 277)
  • 21 Chris Casher – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 260)
  • 41 Lorenzo Featherston – freshman (6'7, 215)
  • 43 Desmond Hollin – senior (6'3, 268)
  • 44 DeMarcus Walkersophomore (6'3, 274)
  • 67 Adam Torres – freshman (6'5, 265)
  • 90 Eddie Goldmanjunior (6'4, 313)
  • 91 Derrick Nnadi – freshman (6'1, 299)
  • 92 Justin Shanks – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2 313)
  • 93 Demarcus Christmas – freshman (6'3, 285)
  • 93 Brad Bentz – Redshirt.svg junior (6'2 265)
  • 94 Frederick Jones – freshman (6'2, 270)
  • 95 Keith Bryant – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 312)
  • 96 Arthur Williams – freshman (6'5, 298)
  • 98 Rick Leonard – freshman (6'7, 250)
  • 99 Nile Lawrence-Stample – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 313)
 

Linebacker

  • 5 Reggie Northrup – junior (6'1, 223)
  • 7 Matthew Thomas – sophomore (6'3, 210)
  • 10 E.J. Levenberry – sophomore (6'3, 234)
  • 16 Jacob Pugh – freshman (6'4, 236)
  • 18 Ro'Derrick Hoskins – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 216)
  • 24 Terrance Smith – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 220)
  • 35 Reginald Dixon Jr. – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10, 200)
  • 39 Mitchell Zak – Redshirt.svg senior (5'11, 200)
  • 40 Nick Patti – freshman (6'1, 225)
  • 45 Delvin Purifoy – freshman (6'2, 228)
  • 46 Kain Daub – freshman (6'3, 234)
  • 48 Junior St. Louis – senior (6'2, 210)
  • 56 Novisa Petrusich – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 207)
  • 59 Andrew Wright – Redshirt.svg senior (6'0, 214)
  • 73 Joseph Hernandez – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 202)
  • 91 Anthony Valdes – freshman (6'1, 215)

Defensive back

  • 1 Tyler Hunter – Redshirt.svg junior (5'11, 197)
  • 3 Ronald Darbyjunior (5'11, 192)
  • 6 Nick Waisomesenior (5'10, 176)
  • 8 Jalen Ramseysophomore (6'1, 195)
  • 20 Trey Marshallfreshman (5'11, 196)
  • 20 Alfredo Davis – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 182)
  • 22 Tyrell Lyons – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 210)
  • 23 Je'Twan Smith – junior (5'11, 168)
  • 26 P. J. Williamsjunior (6'0, 193)
  • 27 Marquez White – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 171)
  • 28 Malique Jackson – freshman (5'11, 170)
  • 29 Nate Andrews – sophomore (5'11, 208)
  • 30 Colin Blake – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 214)
  • 31 Tres Copeland – sophomore (5'11, 176)
  • 37 Keelin Smith – Redshirt.svg Junior (6'3, 185)
  • 37 Osner Valmeus – freshman (5'10, 175)
  • 42 Lamarcus Brutus – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 202)
  • 79 Sean Scott – senior (6'0, 203)

Special teams

  • 19 Roberto Aguayo Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 183) (K)
  • 31 Ryan Feely – freshman (6'0, 155) (K)
  • 38 Cason Beatty – junior (6'3, 215) (P) (H)
  • 40 Danny Adams – Redshirt.svg senior (5'9, 193) (LS)
  • 47 Stephen Gabbard – freshman (6'3, 215) (LS)
  • 49 Jonathan Hernandez – sophomore (6'4, 202) (P)
  • 69 Barrett Kernon – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 247) (LS)
  • 96 Brian Crews – freshman (6'0, 162) (P) (H)

Depth chart

[6]

Media

Florida State football is broadcast on the Florida State University Seminoles Radio Network and the games are called by Gene Deckerhoff.

Statistics

FSU on offense at the 2014 ACC Championship Game FSU offense 2014 ACC Championship Game.jpg
FSU on offense at the 2014 ACC Championship Game

Scores by quarter (all opponents)

1234OTTotal
Florida State821581191076472
All opponents949890770359

Scores by quarter (ACC opponents)

1234OTTotal
Florida State4111082846323
ACC opponents706145340210

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
т = Tied with team above or below. ( ) = First place votes.
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP 1 (57)1 (46)1 (38)1 (37)1 (34)1 (27)1 (35)2 (12)2 (14)2 (14)2 (15)2 (12)1 (43)1 (37)2 (29)2 (25)5 т
Coaches 1 (56)1 (57)1 (51)1 (50)1 (36)2 (26)1 (44)2 (31)2 (22)2 (21)2 (22)2 (20)1 (39)2 (30)2 (28)2 (22)6
CFP Not released2233343Not released

Season

In the ACC Media Poll, Florida State was voted to finish first in the Atlantic Division and win the ACC title. [7] Jameis Winston was selected as the Preseason Player of the Year. [8] FSU led the league with nine preseason All-ACC selections in Rashad Greene, Nick O'Leary, Cameron Erving, Tre' Jackson, Jameis Winston, Karlos Williams on offense along with Mario Edwards and P. J. Williams on defense and Roberto Aguayo on special teams. [9]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 308:00 p.m.vs. Oklahoma State *No. 1 ABC W 37–3161,521
September 67:30 p.m. The Citadel *No. 1 ACCRSN W 37–1281,294
September 208:00 p.m.No. 22 Clemson No. 1
ABCW 23–17 OT82,316
September 273:30 p.m.at NC State No. 1 ABC/ESPN2 W 56–4157,583
October 43:30 p.m. Wake Forest No. 1
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL
ABCW 43–382,327
October 1112:00 p.m.at Syracuse No. 1 ESPN W 38–2043,295
October 188:00 p.m.No. 5 Notre Dame *No. 2
ABCW 31–2782,431
October 307:30 p.m.at No. 25 Louisville No. 2 ESPN W 42–3155,414
November 86:30 p.m. Virginia Dagger-14-plain.pngNo. 2
ESPN W 34–2082,325
November 158:00 p.m.at Miami (FL) No. 3ABCW 30–2676,530
November 223:30 p.m. Boston College No. 3
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL
ABC/ESPN2W 20–1782,300
November 293:30 p.m. Florida *No. 3
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL (rivalry)
ESPNW 24–1982,485
December 68:00 p.m.vs. No. 11 Georgia Tech No. 4ABCW 37–3564,808
January 1, 20155:00 p.m.vs. No. 2 Oregon *No. 3ESPNL 20–5991,322

Game summaries

Oklahoma State

Florida State vs. Oklahoma State
Period1234Total
#1 Seminoles107101037
Cowboys01071431

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Game information

The Citadel

The Citadel vs. Florida State
Period1234Total
Bulldogs0001212
#1 Seminoles14146337

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 7:35 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Overcast
  • Game attendance: 81,294
  • Referee: Pat Garvey
  • TV announcers (Fox Sports Networks): Wes Durham (play-by-play), James Bates (analyst), Hans Heiserer (sideline reporter)
  • [13] [14]
Game information

Clemson

Clemson vs. Florida State
Period1234OTTotal
#22 Tigers01007017
#1 Seminoles3077623

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 8:25 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind NE 5–10 mph (8.0–16.1 km/h) • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 82,316
  • Referee: Gary Patterson
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox, and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporters)
  • [15] [16]
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NC State

Florida State vs. NC State
Period1234Total
#1 Seminoles714211456
Wolfpack24014341

at Carter Finley Stadium, Raleigh, North Carolina

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 3:36 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind ENE 8 mph (13 km/h) • Weather: Mostly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 57,583
  • Referee: David Epperley
  • TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Chris Spielman (analyst), Todd McShay (sideline reporter)
  • [17] [18]
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Wake Forest

Wake Forest vs. Florida State
Period1234Total
Demon Deacons30003
#1 Seminoles013171343

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 3:35 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) • Wind NW 13 mph (21 km/h) • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 82,327
  • Referee: Jeff Flanagan
  • TV announcers (ABC/ESPN3): Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (analyst), Jeannine Edwards (sideline reporter)
  • [19] [20]
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Syracuse

Florida State vs. Syracuse
Period1234Total
#1 Seminoles10147738
Orange067720

at Carrier Dome, Syracuse, New York

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 12:01 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Weather: Indoors
  • Game attendance: 43,295
  • Referee: Tom McCreesh
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Matt Millen (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
  • [21] [22]
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Notre Dame

Notre Dame vs. Florida State
Period1234Total
#5 Fighting Irish7107327
#2 Seminoles7314731

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 8:24 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind WNW 3 mph (4.8 km/h) • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 82,431
  • Referee: David Epperley
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox, and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporters),
  • [23] [24]
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Louisville

Florida State vs. Louisville
Period1234Total
#2 Seminoles07142142
Cardinals0213731

at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky

  • Date: October 30
  • Game time: 7:32 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 51 °F (11 °C) • Wind ENE 6 mph (9.7 km/h) • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 55,414
  • Referee: Dennis Hennigan
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Rece Davis (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer and David Pollack (analysts), Samantha Ponder (sideline reporter)
  • [25] [26]
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Virginia

Virginia vs. Florida State
Period1234Total
Cavaliers1307020
#2 Seminoles7216034

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 6:41 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 82,325
  • Referee: Jerry Magallane
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Shannon Spake (sideline reporter)
  • [27] [28]
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Miami (FL)

Florida State vs. Miami (FL)
Period1234Total
#2 Seminoles01071330
Hurricanes13100326

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 8:15 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 76,530
  • Referee: Ron Cherry
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox (sideline reporter)
    Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, and Joe Schad ( ESPN Radio )
  • [29] [30]
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Boston College

Boston College vs. Florida State
Period1234Total
Eagles377017
#1 Seminoles7100320

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 3:33 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 63 °F (17 °C) • Wind ENE 8 mph (13 km/h) • Weather: Intermittent Rain
  • Game attendance: 82,300
  • Referee: Jeff Heaser
  • TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (analyst), Jeannine Edwards (sideline reporter)
  • [31] [32]
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Florida

Florida vs. Florida State
Period1234Total
Gators973019
#1 Seminoles7140324

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: November 29
  • Game time: 3:40 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 67 °F (19 °C) • Wind NE 5 mph (8.0 km/h) • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 82,485
  • Referee: Jeff Flanagan
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox (sideline reporter)
  • [33] [34]
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ACC Championship: Georgia Tech

Florida State vs. Georgia Tech (ACC Championship)
Period1234Total
#2 Seminoles7213637
#12 Yellow Jackets1477735

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Date: December 6
  • Game time: 8:14 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 52 °F (11 °C) • Wind W 5 mph (8.0 km/h) • Weather: Foggy
  • Game attendance: 64,808
  • Referee: Gary Patterson
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox (sideline reporter)
  • [35] [36]
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Rose Bowl: Oregon

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Marching Chiefs and FSU cheerleaders in the Rose Parade, as part of the Rose Bowl
Florida State vs. Oregon (Rose Bowl)
Period1234Total
#2 Seminoles3107020
#3 Ducks810271459

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

  • Date: January 1
  • Game time: 5:12 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 57 °F (14 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 91,322
  • Referee: Matt Austin
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox, and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporters)
  • [37] [38]
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Awards

Nick O'Leary
Rashad Greene
Roberto Aguayo

All-Americans

Nick O'Leary, Tre' Jackson and Roberto Aguayo were chosen as consensus All-American players. [40]

Conference

Cameron Erving

All-ACC

ACSMA [55]

  • Offense
    • First Team
      • Rashad Greene
      • Nick O'Leary
      • Cameron Erving
      • Tre' Jackson
      • Jameis Winston
      • Roberto Aguayo
    • Second Team
      • Josue Matias
      • Dalvin Cook
    • Third Team
      • Bobby Hart
  • Defense
    • First Team
      • Mario Edwards Jr.
      • Eddie Goldman
      • P. J. Williams
      • Jalen Ramsey
    • Second Team
      • Terrance Smith
    • Third Team
      • Reggie Northrup
      • Ronald Darby

Coaches [56]

  • Offense
    • First Team
      • Rashad Greene
      • Nick O"Leary
      • Tre' Jackson
      • Jameis Winston
      • Roberto Aguayo
    • Third Team
      • Bobby Hart
      • Josue Matias
      • Cameron Erving
      • Dalvin Cook
    • Honorable Mention
      • Karlos Williams
  • Defense
    • First Team
      • Mario Edwards Jr.
      • Eddie Goldman
      • Jalen Ramsey
    • Second Team
      • Terrance Smith
      • P. J. Williams
    • Third Team
      • Reggie Northrup
      • Ronald Darby

Honors

Week One
Week Four
Week Five
Week Six
Week Seven
Week Eight
Week Ten
Week Eleven
Week Twelve
Week Thirteen
Week Fourteen

Watchlists

Ronald Darby
Austin Barron
Levonte Whitfield
Rashad Greene
Karlos Williams
Jameis Winston
Mario Edwards Jr.
P. J. Williams
Nick O'Leary
Roberto Aguayo
Mario Edwards Jr.
P. J. Williams
Cameron Erving
Tre' Jackson
Josue Matías
Jalen Ramsey
P. J. Williams
Mario Edwards Jr.
Cameron Erving
Tre' Jackson
Josue Matías
Terrance Smith
Rashad Greene
Jameis Winston
Cameron Erving
Jameis Winston
Jameis Winston

Quarterfinalists

  • John Mackey Award [85]
Nick O'Leary
Ronald Darby

Semifinalists

  • Jim Thorpe Award [87]
P. J. Williams
Jameis Winston
  • Davey O'Brien Award [89]
Jameis Winston
  • Lou Groza Award [90]
Roberto Aguayo
  • Biletnikoff Award [91]
Rashad Greene
  • John Mackey Award [92]
Nick O'Leary
  • Walter Camp Award [93]
Jameis Winston
  • Outland Trophy [94]
Tre' Jackson
  • Maxwell Coach of the Year Award [95]
Jimbo Fisher

Finalists

  • Lou Groza Award [96]
Roberto Aguayo
  • John Mackey Award [97]
Nick O'Leary
Jameis Winston
Jimbo Fisher
Jimbo Fisher
Jimbo Fisher

All-star games

GameDateSitePlayers
66th Senior Bowl [102] January 24, 2015 Ladd–Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama Tre' Jackson
GameDateSitePlayers
90th East–West Shrine Game January 17, 2015 Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida Bobby Hart

NFL draft

The following FSU players were selected in the 2015 NFL Draft:

RoundPickOverallNamePositionTeam
1st11 Jameis Winston Quarterback Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1st1919 Cameron Erving Center Cleveland Browns
2nd335 Mario Edwards Jr. Defensive end Oakland Raiders
2nd739 Eddie Goldman Defensive tackle Chicago Bears
2nd1850 Ronald Darby Defensive back Buffalo Bills
3rd1478 P. J. Williams Cornerback New Orleans Saints
4th12111 Tre' Jackson Guard New England Patriots
5th3139 Rashad Greene Wide receiver Jacksonville Jaguars
5th19155 Karlos Williams Running back Buffalo Bills
6th18194 Nick O'Leary Tight end Buffalo Bills
7th9226 Bobby Hart Offensive tackle New York Giants

Offensive lineman Josue Matias went on to sign with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent while wide receiver Jarred Haggins signed with the Detroit Lions.

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