2014 Florida State Seminoles football team

2014 Florida State Seminoles football
ACC champion
ACC Atlantic Division champion
Rose Bowl (CFP Semifinal), L 20–59 vs. Oregon
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Division
Ranking
Coaches No. 6
AP No. 5 (tie)
Record 13–1 (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 scheme Multiple
Defensive coordinator Charles Kelly (1st as coordinator, 2nd overall season)
Base defense 4–3 Multiple
MVP Dalvin Cook
Captain Mario 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
2014 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
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.

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.

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
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Kareem Are
OL
Fort Scott, Kansas Fort Scott CC 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 300 lb (140 kg) N/A Dec 18, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Demarcus Christmas
DT
Bradenton, Florida Manatee HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) N/A Oct 1, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Dalvin Cook
RB
Miami Miami Central HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 192 lb (87 kg) N/A Dec 31, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
J.J. Cosentino
QB
Pittsburgh Central Catholic HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 216 lb (98 kg) N/A Mar 18, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Kain Daub
LB
Jacksonville, Florida Sandalwood HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 240 lb (110 kg) N/A Apr 6, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Alec Eberle
OL
Mechanicsville, Virginia Atlee HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 270 lb (120 kg) 5.10 May 1, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Lorenzo Featherston
DE
Greensboro, North Carolina Page HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) N/A Jan 1, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Ethan Frith
OL
Summit, Mississippi North Pike HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 300 lb (140 kg) N/A Jun 14, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Stephen Gabbard
OL
Tallahassee, Florida Godby HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) N/A Jun 15, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:2/5 stars
Ja'Von Harrison
WR
Lakeland, Florida Kathleen HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) N/A Feb 5, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Ryan Izzo
TE
Sparta, New Jersey Pope John XXIII HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) N/A Sep 23, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Malique Jackson
ATH
Jesup, Georgia Wayne County HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 4.46 Jun 15, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Roderick Johnson
OL
Florissant, Missouri Hazelwood Central HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 310 lb (140 kg) N/A Feb 5, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Frederick Jones
DT
Miami Miami Central HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 270 lb (120 kg) N/A Jul 22, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Derrick Kelly, Jr.
OL
Havana, Florida East Gadsden HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) N/A Feb 5, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Ermon Lane
WR
Homestead, Florida Homestead HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 172 lb (78 kg) N/A Feb 5, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Rick Leonard
DE
Middletown, Maryland Middletown HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 250 lb (110 kg) 4.72 Aug 13, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Trey Marshall
DB
Lake City, Florida Columbia HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 192 lb (87 kg) N/A Jul 3, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Corey Martinez
OL
Tampa, Florida Tampa Catholic HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 290 lb (130 kg) N/A Jul 3, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Chad Mavety
OL
Garden City, New York Nassau C.C. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 320 lb (150 kg) N/A Dec 9, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Derrick Nnadi
DT
Virginia Beach, Virginia Ocean Lakes HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 299 lb (136 kg) N/A Feb 5, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jacob Pugh
LB
Tallahassee, Florida Godby HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 236 lb (107 kg) N/A May 29, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Delvin Purifoy
LB
Pensacola, Florida Catholic HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 228 lb (103 kg) 4.70 Jan 3, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Brock Ruble
OL
Hyattsville, Maryland DeMatha HS 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 321 lb (146 kg) N/A Dec 13, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Travis Rudolph
WR
West Palm Beach, Florida Cardinal Newman HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 189 lb (86 kg) N/A Jan 2, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Mavin Saunders
TE
Houston Kinkaid HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 233 lb (106 kg) N/A Jun 15, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Adam Torres
DT
Lake Mary, Florida Lake Mary HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 265 lb (120 kg) N/A Jul 29, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jonathan Vickers
RB
Tallahassee, Florida North Florida Christian HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg) N/A Jul 19, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Arthur Williams
DT
Fayetteville, North Carolina E.E. Smith HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 298 lb (135 kg) 5.15 Oct 22, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
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. Linebackers coach Charles Kelly was promoted to defensive coordinator 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.

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.

Florida State Spring Game
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
Gold 7 0 0 7 14
Garnet 0 24 0 7 31

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

Quarterback

  • 5 Jameis WinstonRedshirt sophomore (6'4, 227)
  • 10 Sean Maguire – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 215)
  • 11 John Franklin III – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 171)
  • 16 J.J. Cosentino – freshman (6'4, 216)
  • 19 Troy Cook – Redshirt 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 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 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 senior (6'0, 205)
  • 13 Ja'Vonn Harrison – freshman (6'2, 190)
  • 13 Rashad Gholston – Redshirt senior (5'10, 167)
  • 15 Travis Rudolphfreshman (6'0, 189)
  • 18 Christian Griffith – Redshirt junior (6'6, 203)
  • 20 Bobby Lyons – freshman (6'0, 191)
  • 24 Matthew McNulty – Redshirt 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 freshman (6'4, 200)
  • 86 Justin Motlow – freshman (5'11, 182)
  • 87 Jared Jackson – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 190)
  • 89 Christian Green – Redshirt senior (6'2, 205)

Tight end

  • 33 Kevin Haplea – Redshirt senior (6'4, 245)
  • 35 Nick O'Learysenior (6'3, 248)
  • 46 Jayon Young – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 223)
  • 49 Brandyn Musgrave – Redshirt junior (6'0, 229)
  • 81 Ryan Izzo – freshman (6'6, 220)
  • 85 Jeremy Kerr – Redshirt 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 freshman (6'3, 292)
  • 60 Cody Jay – Redshirt senior (6'1, 250)
  • 62 Austin Barron – senior (6'3, 300)
  • 63 Larry Levy – Redshirt senior (6'2, 275)
  • 65 Ruben Carter – Redshirt junior (6'4, 309)
  • 66 Keith Weeks – Redshirt 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 ErvingRedshirt 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 junior (6'6, 280)
  • 11 Derrick Mitchell – Redshirt junior (6'4, 295)
  • 15 Mario Edwards Jr.junior (6'3, 277)
  • 21 Chris Casher – Redshirt 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 sophomore (6'2 313)
  • 93 Demarcus Christmas – freshman (6'3, 285)
  • 93 Brad Bentz – Redshirt junior (6'2 265)
  • 94 Frederick Jones – freshman (6'2, 270)
  • 95 Keith Bryant – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 312)
  • 96 Arthur Williams – freshman (6'5, 298)
  • 98 Rick Leonard – freshman (6'7, 250)
  • 99 Nile Lawrence-Stample – Redshirt 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 freshman (6'2, 216)
  • 24 Terrance Smith – Redshirt junior (6'4, 220)
  • 35 Reginald Dixon Jr. – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 200)
  • 39 Mitchell Zak – Redshirt 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 freshman (6'0, 207)
  • 59 Andrew Wright – Redshirt senior (6'0, 214)
  • 73 Joseph Hernandez – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 202)
  • 91 Anthony Valdes – freshman (6'1, 215)

Defensive back

  • 1 Tyler Hunter – Redshirt 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 freshman (6'3, 182)
  • 22 Tyrell Lyons – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 210)
  • 23 Je'Twan Smith – junior (5'11, 168)
  • 26 P. J. Williamsjunior (6'0, 193)
  • 27 Marquez White – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 171)
  • 28 Malique Jackson – freshman (5'11, 170)
  • 29 Nate Andrews – sophomore (5'11, 208)
  • 30 Colin Blake – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 214)
  • 31 Tres Copeland – sophomore (5'11, 176)
  • 37 Keelin Smith – Reshirt Junior (6'3, 185)
  • 37 Osner Valmeus – freshman (5'10, 175)
  • 42 Lamarcus Brutus – Redshirt junior (6'0, 202)
  • 79 Sean Scott – senior (6'0, 203)

Special teams

  • 19 Roberto AguayoRedshirt 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 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 junior (6'4, 247) (LS)
  • 96 Brian Crews – freshman (6'0, 162) (P) (H)

Depth chart

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

Scores by quarter (all opponents)

1 2 3 4 OT Total
Florida State 82 158 119 107 6 472
All opponents 94 98 90 77 0 359

Scores by quarter (ACC opponents)

1 2 3 4 OT Total
Florida State 41 110 82 84 6 323
ACC opponents 70 61 45 34 0 210

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
т = Tied with team above or below ( ) = First-place votes
Week
Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Final
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 released 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 Not released

Season

In the ACC Media Poll, Florida State was voted to finish first in the Atlantic Division and win the ACC title. Jameis Winston was selected as the Preseason Player of the Year. 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.

Schedule

Date Time Opponent Rank Site TV Result Attendance
August 30 8:00 p.m. vs. Oklahoma State* No. 1 ABC W 37–31 61,521
September 6 7:30 p.m. The Citadel* No. 1 ACCRSN W 37–12 81,294
September 20 8:00 p.m. No. 22 Clemson No. 1
ABC W 23–17 OT 82,316
September 27 3:30 p.m. at NC State No. 1 ABC/ESPN2 W 56–41 57,583
October 4 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest No. 1
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL
ABC W 43–3 82,327
October 11 12:00 p.m. at Syracuse No. 1 ESPN W 38–20 43,295
October 18 8:00 p.m. No. 5 Notre Dame* No. 2
ABC W 31–27 82,431
October 30 7:30 p.m. at No. 25 Louisville No. 2 ESPN W 42–31 55,414
November 8 6:30 p.m. Virginiadagger No. 2
ESPN W 34–20 82,325
November 15 8:00 p.m. at Miami (FL) No. 3 ABC W 30–26 76,530
November 22 3:30 p.m. Boston College No. 3
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL
ABC/ESPN2 W 20–17 82,300
November 29 3:30 p.m. Florida* No. 3
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL (rivalry)
ESPN W 24–19 82,485
December 6 8:00 p.m. vs. No. 11 Georgia Tech No. 4 ABC W 37–35 64,808
January 1, 2015 5:00 p.m. vs. No. 2 Oregon* No. 3 ESPN L 20–59 91,322

Game summaries

Oklahoma State

Florida State vs. Oklahoma State
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
#1 Seminoles 10 7 10 10 37
Cowboys 0 10 7 14 31

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 8:14 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Weather: Indoors
  • Game attendance: 61,521
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox (sideline reporter)
Game information

The Citadel

The Citadel vs. Florida State
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
Bulldogs 0 0 0 12 12
#1 Seminoles 14 14 6 3 37

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)
Game information

Clemson

Clemson vs. Florida State
Period 1 2 3 4 OT Total
#22 Tigers 0 10 0 7 0 17
#1 Seminoles 3 0 7 7 6 23

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)
Game information

NC State

Florida State vs. NC State
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
#1 Seminoles 7 14 21 14 56
Wolfpack 24 0 14 3 41

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)
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Wake Forest

Wake Forest vs. Florida State
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
Demon Deacons 3 0 0 0 3
#1 Seminoles 0 13 17 13 43

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)
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Syracuse

Florida State vs. Syracuse
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
#1 Seminoles 10 14 7 7 38
Orange 0 6 7 7 20

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)
Game information

Notre Dame

Notre Dame vs. Florida State
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
#5 Fighting Irish 7 10 7 3 27
#2 Seminoles 7 3 14 7 31

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),
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Louisville

Florida State vs. Louisville
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
#2 Seminoles 0 7 14 21 42
Cardinals 0 21 3 7 31

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)
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Virginia

Virginia vs. Florida State
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
Cavaliers 13 0 7 0 20
#2 Seminoles 7 21 6 0 34

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)
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Miami (FL)

Florida State vs. Miami (FL)
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
#2 Seminoles 0 10 7 13 30
Hurricanes 13 10 0 3 26

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)
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Boston College

Boston College vs. Florida State
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
Eagles 3 7 7 0 17
#1 Seminoles 7 10 0 3 20

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)
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Florida

Florida vs. Florida State
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
Gators 9 7 3 0 19
#1 Seminoles 7 14 0 3 24

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)
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ACC Championship: Georgia Tech

Florida State vs. Georgia Tech (ACC Championship)
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
#2 Seminoles 7 21 3 6 37
#12 Yellow Jackets 14 7 7 7 35

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)
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Rose Bowl: Oregon

Marching Chiefs and FSU cheerleaders in the Rose Parade, as part of the Rose Bowl
Florida State vs. Oregon (Rose Bowl)
Period 1 2 3 4 Total
#2 Seminoles 3 10 7 0 20
#3 Ducks 8 10 27 14 59

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)
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Awards

Nick O'Leary
  • Career Achievement Award
Rashad Greene
  • Vlade Janakievski Award
Roberto Aguayo

All-Americans

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

  • Nick O'Leary
  • Cameron Erving
  • Tre' Jackson
  • Roberto Aguayo
  • Josue Matias
  • Ronald Darby
  • Jalen Ramsey
  • P. J. Williams
  • Rashad Greene
  • Eddie Goldman
  • Mario Edwards Jr.
  • Jameis Winston
  • Roderick Johnson
  • Dalvin Cook

Conference

Cameron Erving

All-ACC

ACSMA

  • 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

  • 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
  • ACC Players of the Week
    • Wide receiver
      • Rashad Greene
    • Defensive lineman
      • Mario Edwards Jr.
  • Lou Groza Star of the Week
    • Roberto Aguayo
  • College Football Performance Awards
    • Specialist of the Week: Roberto Aguayo (Honorable Mention)
    • Receiver of the Week: Rashad Greene (Honorable Mention)
    • Defensive Back of the Week: Nate Andrews (Honorable Mention)
Week Four
  • ACC Players of the Week
    • Wide receiver
      • Rashad Greene
    • Defensive lineman
      • Eddie Goldman
Week Five
  • ACC Players of the Week
    • Wide receiver
      • Rashad Greene
    • Offensive lineman
      • Tre' Jackson
Week Six
  • ACC Players of the Week
    • Linebacker
      • Reggie Northrup
    • Specialist
      • Roberto Aguayo
  • Lou Groza Star of the Week
    • Roberto Aguayo
  • College Football Performance Awards
    • Specialist of the Week: Roberto Aguayo
    • Linebacker of the Week: Reggie Northrup
Week Seven
  • ACC Players of the Week
    • Offensive lineman
      • Tre' Jackson
  • John Mackey National Tight End of the Week
    • Nick O'Leary
Week Eight
  • ACC Players of the Week
    • Offensive lineman
      • Tre' Jackson
    • Linebacker
      • Terrance Smith
  • Bednarik National Defensive Player of the Week
    • Terrance Smith
Week Ten
  • ACC Players of the Week
    • Offensive back
      • Jameis Winston
    • Offensive lineman
      • Cameron Erving
    • Linebacker
      • Reggie Northrup
    • Rookie
      • Dalvin Cook
  • Athlon Sports Freshman of the Week
    • Dalvin Cook
Week Eleven
  • ACC Players of the Week
    • Wide receiver
      • Rashad Greene
    • Defensive lineman
      • Mario Edwards Jr.
  • Lou Groza Star of the Week
    • Roberto Aguayo
Week Twelve
  • ACC Players of the Week
    • Offensive lineman
      • Cameron Erving
    • Defensive back
      • Jalen Ramsey
    • Specialist
      • Roberto Aguayo
    • Rookie
      • Dalvin Cook
  • Athlon Sports Defensive Player of the Week
    • Jalen Ramsey
  • Bednarik National Defensive Player of the Week
    • Jalen Ramsey
Week Thirteen
  • ACC Players of the Week
    • Specialist
      • Roberto Aguayo
Week Fourteen
  • ACC Players of the Week
    • Linebacker
      • Terrance Smith

Watchlists

Ronald Darby
Austin Barron
Levonte Whitfield
Rashad Greene
Karlos Williams
Jameis Winston
Mario Edwards Jr.
P. J. Williams
  • John Mackey Award
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
Nick O'Leary
  • Lott Trophy
Ronald Darby

Semifinalists

  • Jim Thorpe Award
P. J. Williams
  • Maxwell Award
Jameis Winston
  • Davey O'Brien Award
Jameis Winston
  • Lou Groza Award
Roberto Aguayo
  • Biletnikoff Award
Rashad Greene
  • John Mackey Award
Nick O'Leary
  • Walter Camp Award
Jameis Winston
  • Outland Trophy
Tre' Jackson
  • Maxwell Coach of the Year Award
Jimbo Fisher

Finalists

  • Lou Groza Award
Roberto Aguayo
  • John Mackey Award
Nick O'Leary
  • Manning Award
Jameis Winston
Jimbo Fisher
  • Dodd Trophy
Jimbo Fisher
Jimbo Fisher

All-star games

Game Date Site Players
66th Senior Bowl January 24, 2015 Ladd–Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama Tre' Jackson
Game Date Site Players
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:

Round Pick Overall Name Position Team
1st 1 1 Jameis Winston Quarterback Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1st 19 19 Cameron Erving Center Cleveland Browns
2nd 3 35 Mario Edwards Jr. Defensive end Oakland Raiders
2nd 7 39 Eddie Goldman Defensive tackle Chicago Bears
2nd 18 50 Ronald Darby Defensive back Buffalo Bills
3rd 14 78 P. J. Williams Cornerback New Orleans Saints
4th 12 111 Tre' Jackson Guard New England Patriots
5th 3 139 Rashad Greene Wide receiver Jacksonville Jaguars
5th 19 155 Karlos Williams Running back Buffalo Bills
6th 18 194 Nick O'Leary Tight end Buffalo Bills
7th 9 226 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.