Florida State squeaks past Maryland to become bowl eligible

Freshman Lonnie Pryor ran for a pair of touchdowns, including a 1-yard run with 32 seconds left, and Florida State beat Maryland 29-26 on Saturday to become bowl eligible for the 28th straight year.

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Bruce Feldman says that Florida State's defense has been the biggest disappointment of...

FSU alumnus Crist supports Bowden

Embattled Florida State coach Bobby Bowden has a high-profile alumnus on his side -- Gov. Charlie Crist.

2009's most erratic teams

Using a standard deviation calculation, Football Outsiders shows which teams have been the most, and least, consistent this year.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

USC needs to adjust to improved Pac-10

...closed and, to a man, each said, "Yes." "I think people have had to rise up," Oregon State coach Mike Riley said before concluding. "But I think it's real." It is. USC ranks in...

Dash of forgiveness and fallen powers

From Tennessee forgiveness to who isn't in the top 20 to waiting for signs from Woody Hayes, The Dash runs through it all.

Thomas, Manuel help Florida St. roll past Wake

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Jermaine Thomas rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown, E.J. Manuel was effective in his first career start, and Florida State kept its bowl hopes alive with a 41-28 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday.

NCAA: SEP 07 Hurricanes at Seminoles 07 SEP 2009: E. J. Manuel of FSU warms up before the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida State Seminoles at Bobby Bowden Field at...

NCAA FOOTBALL: NOV 07 Florida State at Clemson Nov 7th, 2009: Florida State Seminoles offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher yells...

...linebacker Luke Kuechly (40) tackles Florida State Seminoles running back Jermaine Thomas (38...

...Christian Ponder #7 of the Florida State Seminoles walks off the field as...

Dash of bowl talk and '09 developments

From a return to reality to a BCS bowl manifesto to possible big-names bowling gutter balls, The Dash runs through it all.

Personnel Points: Buckeye revival

Mel Kiper's weekly analysis focuses on an Ohio State defensive player who could be ideal in certain pro schemes, a young LSU defensive back who shined in a tough loss, plus several other unheralded prospects from around the country.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

With Ponder out, Manuel to debut at QB

Heralded recruit EJ Manuel will get his first start Saturday for Florida State at Wake Forest after Christian Ponder was ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury.

It's all about the bottom line for top three

...you're still not impressed with No. 1 Florida's sputtering offense? Or No. 2 Alabama's...against Florida International on Nov. 21 and Florida State on Nov. 28 -- trying to jump-start its...