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2015 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
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
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

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

Main article: 2014 Florida State Seminoles football team

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

US college sports recruiting information for 2015 recruits
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars
Deondre Francois
QB 		Bradenton, FL IMG Academy 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 191 lb (87 kg) N/A Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Nyqwan Murray
WR 		Orlando, FL Oak Ridge HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 164 lb (74 kg) N/A May 17, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jacques Patrick
RB 		Orlando, FL Timber Creek HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 224 lb (102 kg) 4.66 Oct 27, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
David Robbins
OL (OG) 		Glenelg, MD Glenelg HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 305 lb (138 kg) N/A Apr 6, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Josh Sweat
DE 		Chesapeake, VA Oscar Smith HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 236 lb (107 kg) 4.46 Dec 10, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars
Auden Tate
WR 		Tampa, FL Wharton HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 199 lb (90 kg) 4.60 Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
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 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jalen Wilkerson
TE 		Douglas, GA Coffee County HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) N/A May 30, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 11   Rivals: 3  247Sports: 3  ESPN: 2
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Florida State 2015 Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  • "2015 Florida State Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  • "2015 Player Commitments – Florida State". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
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

Florida State Spring Game
Quarter 1 2 Total
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

Roster

2015 Florida State Seminoles

Quarterback

  • 10 Sean Maguire – Redshirt Junior (6'3, 224)
  • 11 John Franklin III – Redshirt Sophomore (6'0, 183)
  • 14 De'Andre Johnson - Freshman (6'0, 177)
  • 16 J.J. Cosentino – Redshirt Freshman (6'4, 237)
  • 19 Troy Cook – Redshirt Sophomore (6'2, 207)

Running back

  • 4 Dalvin Cook – Sophomore (5'11, 203)
  • 7 Mario Pender – Redshirt Junior (5'10, 204)
  • 9 Jacques Patrick - Freshman (6'1, 232)
  • 22 Jonathan Vickers – Sophomore (6'1, 215)
  • 23 Freddie Stevenson – Junior (6'1, 244) (FB)

Wide receiver

  • 1 Ermon Lane – Sophomore (6'3, 205)
  • 3 Jesus Wilson – Junior (5'9, 181)
  • 5 Da'Vante Phillips - Freshman (6'1, 203)
  • 6 George Campbell - Freshman (6'3, 197)
  • 8 Levonte 'Kermit' Whitfield – Junior (5'7, 183)
  • 13 Ja'Vonn Harrison – Sophomore (6'2, 199)
  • 15 Travis Rudolph – Sophomore (6'2, 187)

Tight end

  • 81 Ryan Izzo – Redshirt Freshman (6'6, 243)
  • 85 Jeremy Kerr – Redshirt Sophomore (6'5, 261)
  • 88 Mavin Saunders – Redshirt Freshman (6'6, 258)
  

Offensive line

  • 54 Alec Eberle – Redshirt Freshman (6'5, 294)
  • 55 Chad Mavety – Redshirt Junior (6'5, 327)
  • 57 Corey Martinez – Redshirt Freshman (6'5, 293)
  • 59 Ryan Hoefield – Redshirt Sophomore (6'3, 293)
  • 62 Ethan Frith - Freshman (6'7, 299)
  • 71 Brock Ruble – Redshirt Freshman (6'8, 313)
  • 72 Kareem Are – Redshirt Junior (6'6, 330)
  • 74 Derrick Kelly Jr. – Redshirt Freshman (6'5, 310)
  • 77 Roderick Johnson – Sophomore (6'7, 312)
  • 78 Wilson Bell – Redshirt Sophomore (6'4, 318)

Defensive line

  • 4 Giorgio Newberry – Redshirt Senior (6'6, 289)
  • 9 Josh Sweat - Freshman (6'5, 226)
  • 11 Derrick Mitchell – Redshirt Senior (6'4, 307)
  • 12 Arthur Williams – Redshirt Freshman (6'5, 321)
  • 21 Chris Casher – Redshirt Junior (6'4, 249)
  • 41 Lorenzo Featherston – Sophomore (6'7, 229)
  • 44 DeMarcus Walker – Junior (6'3, 277)
  • 55 Fredrick Jones – Redshirt Freshman (6'2, 311)
  • 67 Adam Torres – Redshirt Freshman (6'4, 279)
  • 90 Demarcus Christmas – Redshirt Freshman (6'3, 302)
  • 91 Derrick Nnadi – Sophomore (6'2, 304)
  • 92 Justin Shanks – Redshirt Junior (6'2 325)
  • 95 Keith Bryant – Redshirt Sophomore (6'2, 304)
  • 98 Rick Leonard – Sophomore (6'7, 273)
  • 99 Nile Lawrence-Stample – Redshirt Senior (6'1, 323)
  

Linebacker

  • 5 Reggie Northrup – Senior (6'1, 226)
  • 6 Matthew Thomas – Redshirt Sophomore (6'3, 224)
  • 16 Jacob Pugh – Sophomore (6'4, 247)
  • 18 Ro'Derrick Hoskins – Redshirt Sophomore (6'2, 234)
  • 24 Terrance Smith – Redshirt Senior (6'4, 231)
  • 45 Delvin Purifoy – Redshirt Freshman (6'2, 254)

Defensive back

  • 1 Tyler Hunter – Redshirt Senior (5'11, 204)
  • 3 Derwin James - Freshman (6'2, 212)
  • 7 Ryan Green – Junior (5'10, 198)
  • 8 Jalen Ramsey – Junior (6'1, 201)
  • 10 Calvin Brewton - Freshman (6'0, 178)
  • 20 Trey Marshall – Sophomore (5'11, 203)
  • 22 Tyrell Lyons – Redshirt Sophomore (6'0, 219)
  • 27 Marquez White – Redshirt Sophomore (6'0, 179)
  • 28 Malique Jackson – Redshirt Freshman (6'1, 171)
  • 29 Nate Andrews – Junior (5'11, 204)
  • 30 Colin Blake – Redshirt Junior (6'3, 204)
  • 37 Keelin Smith – Reshirt Senior (6'3, 188)
  • 42 Lamarcus Brutus – Redshirt Senior (6'0, 208)

Special teams

  • 19 Roberto Aguayo – Redshirt Junior (6'1, 204) (K)
  • 38 Cason Beatty – Senior (6'3, 215) (P) (H)
  • 47 Stephen Gabbard – Sophomore (6'3, 217) (LS)

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)

1 2 3 4 Total
Florida State 0 0 0 0 0
All opponents 0 0 0 0 0

Scores by quarter (ACC opponents)

1 2 3 4 Total
Florida State 0 0 0 0 0
ACC opponents 0 0 0 0 0

Rankings

Further information: 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP
Coaches
CFPNot releasedNot 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

TBS   November 7TBAat Clemson

TruTV   November 14TBANC Statedagger

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL

NBC   November 21TBAChattanooga*

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL

NBCSN   November 28TBAat Florida*

Fox  

Template:CFB Schedule End

Game summaries

Texas State

Texas State vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Bobcats 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

Game information

South Florida

South Florida vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Bulls 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

Game information

Boston College

Florida State vs. Boston College
Quarter 1 2 Total
Seminoles 0
Eagles 0

at Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Game information

Wake Forest

Florida State vs. Wake Forest
Quarter 1 2 Total
Seminoles 0
Demon Deacons 0

at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Game information

Miami (FL)

Miami vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Hurricanes 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

Game information

Louisville

Louisville vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Cardinals 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: October 17
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Georgia Tech

Florida State vs. Georgia Tech
Quarter 1 2 Total
Seminoles 0
Yellow Jackets 0

at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

  • Date: October 24
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Syracuse

Syracuse vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Orange 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Clemson

Florida State vs. Clemson
Quarter 1 2 Total
Seminoles 0
Tigers 0

at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina

  • Date: November 7
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

NC State

NC State vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Wolfpack 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Chattanooga

Tennessee-Chattanooga vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Mocs 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Florida

Florida State vs. Florida
Quarter 1 2 Total
Seminoles 0
Gators 0

at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

References

  1. ^ Linafelt, Tim (February 4, 2015). "Early Enrollees Boost Noles To Another Top Signing Class". Seminoles.com. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  2. ^ Sobleski, Brent (January 22, 2015). "Sal Sunseri to Leave Florida State for Position with Oakland Raiders". NBC Sports.
  3. ^ Sobleski, Brent (January 22, 2015). "Florida State Quickly Replaces Sal Sunseri with Brad Lawing". NBC Sports.
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