2015 Florida State Seminoles football team
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Atlantic Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 2 Clemson x$^ | 8 | – | 0 | 14 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 14 Florida State | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisville | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NC State | 3 | – | 5 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Syracuse | 2 | – | 6 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wake Forest | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Boston College | 0 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coastal Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 15 North Carolina x | 8 | – | 0 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pittsburgh | 6 | – | 2 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Miami (FL) | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Duke | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia Tech | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia | 3 | – | 5 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia Tech | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Clemson 45, North Carolina 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2015 Florida State Seminoles football team, variously Florida State or FSU, will represent Florida State University in the sport of American football during the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS college football season. Florida State competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Seminoles are led by sixth year head coach Jimbo Fisher and play their home games at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. They are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, playing in the Atlantic Division. It is the Seminoles' 24th season as a member of the ACC and its 11th in the ACC Atlantic Division.
Before the season
Previous season
Florida State ended the 2014 season with a 13–1 record (8–0 in ACC play), winning the conference championship and appearing in the playoff. They were led by Jimbo Fisher in his fifth year as head coach.
Returning
Offense
The Seminoles return three starters on offense.
- Sean Maguire
- Dalvin Cook
- Mario Pender
- Travis Rudolph
- Ermon Lane
- Roderrick Johnson
- Ryan Hoefield
- Freddie Stevenson
- Kermit Whitfield
- Jesus Wilson
Defense
The Seminoles return seven starters on defense.
- Nile Lawrence-Stample
- Jalen Ramsey
- Lorenzo Featherston
- DeMarcus Walker
- Matthew Thomas
- Jacob Pugh
- Nate Andrews
- Trey Marshall
- Derrick Mitchell
- Reggie Northrup
- Terrance Smith
- Tyler Hunter
- Chris Casher
- Derrick Nnadi
- Marquez White
- Lamarcus Brutus
Special Teams
The Seminoles return two starters on special teams.
- Roberto Aguayo
- Cason Beatty
Departures
Offense
- Jameis Winston
- Rashad Greene
- Nick O'Leary
- Karlos Williams
- Christian Green
- Josue Matias
- Cameron Erving
- Tre' Jackson
- Bobby Hart
- Austin Barron
Defense
- Desmond Hollin
- P.J. Williams
- Mario Edwards, Jr.
- Ronald Darby
- Eddie Goldman
Transfers
Offense
- Ruben Carter
- Isaiah Jones
Defense
- E.J. Levenberry
Recruiting class
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
Abdul Bello OL |
Montverde, FL | Montverde Academy | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 298 lb (135 kg) | N/A | Jul 22, 2014 |
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Calvin Brewton DB (S) |
Miami, FL | Miami Central HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 4.66 | Jan 7, 2014 |
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George Campbell ATH (WR) |
Tarpon Springs, FL | East Lake HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 4.36 | Sep 5, 2014 |
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Deondre Francois QB |
Bradenton, FL | IMG Academy | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 191 lb (87 kg) | N/A | Feb 4, 2015 |
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Ethan Frith OL (OT/LQ) |
Summit, MS | North Pike HS | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | N/A | Dec 4, 2014 |
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Derwin James DB (S) |
Haines City, FL | Haines City HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 199 lb (90 kg) | 4.50 | Feb 25, 2012 |
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De'Andre Johnson QB |
Jacksonville, FL | First Coast HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 186 lb (84 kg) | 4.67 | Jul 20, 2012 |
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Sh'Mar Kilby-Lane LB |
Hallandale Beach, FL | Hallandale HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | N/A | Jun 7, 2014 |
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Marcus Lewis DB (CB) |
Washington, D.C. | Gonzaga College HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | N/A | Feb 4, 2015 |
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Tarvarus McFadden DB (CB) |
Plantation, FL | American Heritage HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.60 | Oct 31, 2014 |
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Cole Minshew OL (OG) |
Pridgen, GA | Coffee County HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 305 lb (138 kg) | N/A | Feb 22, 2014 |
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Nyqwan Murray WR |
Orlando, FL | Oak Ridge HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 164 lb (74 kg) | N/A | May 17, 2014 |
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Jacques Patrick RB |
Orlando, FL | Timber Creek HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 224 lb (102 kg) | 4.66 | Oct 27, 2014 |
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Da'Vante Phillips WR |
Miami, FL | Miami Central HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 206 lb (93 kg) | 4.60 | Dec 31, 2014 |
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Lorenzo Phillips LB (OLB) |
Scooba, MS | East Mississippi CC | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | N/A | Jan 20, 2015 |
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David Robbins OL (OG) |
Glenelg, MD | Glenelg HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 305 lb (138 kg) | N/A | Apr 6, 2014 |
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Josh Sweat DE |
Chesapeake, VA | Oscar Smith HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 236 lb (107 kg) | 4.46 | Dec 10, 2014 |
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Auden Tate WR |
Tampa, FL | Wharton HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 199 lb (90 kg) | 4.60 | Feb 4, 2015 |
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Darvin Taylor II DT |
Chester, VA | Thomas Dale HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 311 lb (141 kg) | N/A | Aug 28, 2014 |
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Arthur "A.J." Westbrook DB (S) |
Daytona Beach, FL | Mainland HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | N/A | May 19, 2014 |
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Jalen Wilkerson TE |
Douglas, GA | Coffee County HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | N/A | May 30, 2014 |
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Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 11 Rivals: 3 247Sports: 3 ESPN: 2 | ||||||
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- Early enrollees[1]
- Calvin Brewton
- George Campbell
- Derwin James
- De'Andre Johnson
- Jacques Patrick
- Da'Vante Phillips
- Josh Sweat
Coaching changes
After the 2014 season, defensive ends coach Sal Sunseri took a job with the Oakland Raiders.[2] He was replaced by University of Florida assistant Brad Lawing.[3]
Spring game
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Gold | 0 | ||
Garnet | 0 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, FL
- Date: April 11
- Game time: 2:00 p.m. EST
Personnel
Coaching staff
Florida State Seminoles coaches | ||||||||
Head Coach Assistant Coaches
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Roster
2015 Florida State Seminoles | ||||||||||
Quarterback
Running back
Wide receiver
Tight end |
Offensive line
Defensive line
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Linebacker
Defensive back
Special teams
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Media
Florida State football is broadcast on the Florida State University Seminoles Radio Network and the games are called by Gene Deckerhoff.
Statistics
Scores by quarter (all opponents)
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Scores by quarter (ACC opponents)
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Rankings
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
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CFP | Not released | Not released |
Season
Schedule
September 5TBATexas State*
NBC September 1211:30 a.m.South Florida*
- Doak Campbell Stadium
- Tallahassee, FL
CBS September 18TBAat Boston College
NBCSN October 3TBAat Wake Forest
Fox Sports 1 October 10TBAMiami (FL)
- Doak Campbell Stadium
- Tallahassee, FL (Rivalry)
Fox October 17TBALouisville
- Doak Campbell Stadium
- Tallahassee, FL
TNT October 24TBAat Georgia Tech
Fox Sports 1 October 31TBASyracuse
- Doak Campbell Stadium
- Tallahassee, FL
- Doak Campbell Stadium
- Tallahassee, FL
NBC November 21TBAChattanooga*
- Doak Campbell Stadium
- Tallahassee, FL
NBCSN November 28TBAat Florida*
Game summaries
Texas State
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Bobcats | 0 | ||
Seminoles | 0 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: September 5
- Game time: EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance:
- TV announcers (NBC): Dan Hicks, Mike Mayock, and Dave Burns
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South Florida
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Bulls | 0 | ||
Seminoles | 0 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: September 12
- Game time: 11:30 a.m. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Game attendance:
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms, and Tracy Wolfson
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Boston College
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Seminoles | 0 | ||
Eagles | 0 |
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Wake Forest
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Seminoles | 0 | ||
Demon Deacons | 0 |
at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Date: October 3
- Game time: EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
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Miami (FL)
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Hurricanes | 0 | ||
Seminoles | 0 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: October 10
- Game time: EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
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Louisville
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Cardinals | 0 | ||
Seminoles | 0 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: October 17
- Game time: EST
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Georgia Tech
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Seminoles | 0 | ||
Yellow Jackets | 0 |
at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: October 24
- Game time: EST
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Syracuse
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Orange | 0 | ||
Seminoles | 0 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: October 31
- Game time: EST
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Clemson
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Seminoles | 0 | ||
Tigers | 0 |
at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina
- Date: November 7
- Game time: EST
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NC State
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Wolfpack | 0 | ||
Seminoles | 0 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: November 14
- Game time: EST
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Chattanooga
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Mocs | 0 | ||
Seminoles | 0 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
- Date: November 21
- Game time: EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
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Florida
Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Seminoles | 0 | ||
Gators | 0 |
at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida
- Date: November 28
- Game time: EST
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
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References
- ^ Linafelt, Tim (February 4, 2015). "Early Enrollees Boost Noles To Another Top Signing Class". Seminoles.com. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
- ^ Sobleski, Brent (January 22, 2015). "Sal Sunseri to Leave Florida State for Position with Oakland Raiders". NBC Sports.
- ^ Sobleski, Brent (January 22, 2015). "Florida State Quickly Replaces Sal Sunseri with Brad Lawing". NBC Sports.