By the time FSU wins an away game, it will have been over 1,000 days since last doing so, a feat of futility made possible by Florida State’s 40-21 defeat to Florida on Saturday.
Mike Norvell’s team, who went winless on the road in 2025 after already doing so in 2024, only trailed by three heading into halftime but the Gators outclassed FSU in the second half, outscoring the Noles 23-7 en route to a 19-point drubbing over Florida State.
The Seminoles now enter the offseason with far more questions than answers after missing out on a bowl game for the second-straight year and compiling a 7-17 record over the last two seasons. The Florida State administration has already said it will retain Norvell for 2026, but the program is going nowhere fast.
What takeaways are there from the loss and how should the Seminoles approach the offseason? The Tomahawk Nation staff breaks it down below.
How much did Mike Norvell’s decision to go for it on 4th down in the 3rd quarter change the game, or would the result have been the same?
Was the run defense’s difficulty a surprise or expected given the investment along the line of scrimmage for each team?
Who are the players you believe FSU must retain for next season?
Was this season a failure, or does the Alabama win keep it from reaching that level?
What should fans be excited about heading into 2026?