The Florida State Seminoles have been under fire over recent weeks after an ACC losing streak dating back to last season. Granted, a near-complete overhaul of staff took the field for the Seminoles in 2025, but FSU has lost four straight games and has given up 158 points this year, with 128 coming during conference play.
A major complaint circling around the media and fan base has been the FSU defense, which seemingly went on a tailspin after taking down Alabama, East Texas A&M, and Kent State.
ESPN recently released a list of defensive stop rate rankings for 136 college football teams after Week 8, reflecting a defense’s effectiveness at getting off the field. The Seminoles landed in a four-way tie at No. 76.
What is a Stop Rate?