Florida State rebounded nicely from its first loss of the season, cruising past Boston College and helping to numb a bit of the sting that came with falling out of the national-title picture.
But if a national championship isn't on the agenda, the next item on the list for a hefty contingent of fans would be a win over FSU's bitter rival, Miami.
The Hurricanes are reeling after two straight losses, but Jimbo Fisher insists they're dangerous. For Florida State's players, however, it doesn't matter. It's a rivalry game, and there's only one acceptable outcome regardless of the records.
But if a national championship isn't on the agenda, the next item on the list for a hefty contingent of fans would be a win over FSU's bitter rival, Miami.
The Hurricanes are reeling after two straight losses, but Jimbo Fisher insists they're dangerous. For Florida State's players, however, it doesn't matter. It's a rivalry game, and there's only one acceptable outcome regardless of the records.
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