Florida State Football vs Southern Miss: Live Updates for 2023 Home Opener

Florida State football dominates No. 5 LSU, moves up in rankings. Jordan Travis impresses with 342 yards and five TDs.

Florida State football had an exceptional start to the season, exceeding all expectations in Week 1. They secured a dominant victory against No. 5 LSU with a final score of 45-24 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. This impressive win propelled FSU from their preseason ranking of No. 8 to No. 4 and No. 5 in the Associated Press and US LBM Coaches polls, respectively.

Looking ahead, FSU (1-0) will now focus on their upcoming game against Southern Mississippi (1-0) in their only home game scheduled for the month of September. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. and can be watched on the ACC Network (Comcast channel 1325 HD), although Spectrum customers will need to stream the game.

The standout performance from Heisman Trophy hopeful Jordan Travis cannot be ignored. In the previous week, Travis completed an impressive 23 of 31 passes for 342 yards and contributed five total touchdowns for FSU. Additionally, Keon Coleman made a strong first impression with nine receptions, 122 yards, and three touchdowns.

Exciting news for FSU fans, as Bowden's sports restaurant has recently opened in CollegeTown. This establishment pays tribute to the legendary FSU football coach and is a must-visit for any fan.

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The Golden Eagles are entering this game with confidence after their 40-14 victory over Alcorn State in Week 1. Billy Wiles, in his first career start, had an impressive performance, completing 21 of 28 passes for 267 yards and three touchdowns.

FSU and USM last faced each other in 2017 during the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Seminoles emerged victorious with a score of 42-13 under the leadership of interim head coach Odell Haggins. This upcoming game will mark the 24th meeting between the two teams.

It's worth noting that there is familiarity between the coaching staff of both teams. USM head coach Will Hall previously served as associate head coach and tight ends coach for Norvell at Memphis in 2018. Hall spoke highly of Norvell's FSU team, stating that they are possibly the best team he has ever coached against, even comparing them to his experience playing against Alabama in 2021.

Jorge Sedano and Orlando Franklin will provide commentary from the booth, while Marilyn Payne will report from the sideline, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the game.