What Went Wrong for Florida State vs. SMU?

What Went Wrong for Florida State vs. SMU?

Author: 247Sports, Florida State, Florida State Seminoles, Florida State football, FSU football, college foo September 9, 2026 Duration: 52:07
Florida State is 1-1 after a frustrating 27-24 loss to SMU. In this episode of On The Bench, Chris Nee, Kolby Crawford, and John Evans take a closer look at what went wrong for the Seminoles. They break down FSU's inability to capitalize on four takeaways, the lack of a consistent passing game with Ashton Daniels, offensive line concerns, defensive breakdowns in the secondary, and a pass rush that has struggled to generate pressure.The discussion also highlights some early bright spots, including Ousmane Kromah, Samuel Singleton Jr., Ashlynd Barker and the linebacker group, before looking at what the loss means for Mike Norvell with a difficult stretch of the schedule approaching. Plus, the guys debate potential offensive line changes and wrap up with the latest recruiting updates from the weekend.(0:00) - Intro (1:28) - FSU-SMU Recap & Biggest Takeaways (5:05) - Explosive Plays & Third-Down Problems (10:03) - Missed Opportunities & Special Teams Mistakes (12:38) - FSU’s Week 1 Concerns Carry Over (19:09) - Is It the Defensive System or Personnel? (27:12) - FSU’s Pass Rush Problems (30:03) - Ashton Daniels & Florida State’s Passing Game (37:30) - Looking Ahead at FSU’s Difficult Schedule (42:07) - Should FSU Make Changes on Defense? (45:44) - Florida State Recruiting Update (52:03) - Final ThoughtsYou can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when you're just sitting around, talking about the team you love without any filters. That's the feeling you get with On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network. Anchored by the Noles247 Podcast with Brendan Sonnone, Chris Nee, and Zach Blostein, this network dives deep into the world of Florida State football. You'll hear their honest, sometimes brutally straightforward, analysis on everything from Saturday's game film to the latest recruiting trails and offseason developments. But it's not all Xs and Os; the chemistry between the hosts brings a genuine, often humorous, perspective that feels less like a formal broadcast and more like pulling up a chair with friends who really know their stuff. This podcast, part of the wider 247Sports family, understands that following a program is about the culture and the characters as much as the scoreboard. So whether it's breaking down a crucial third-down play or debating some off-the-wall topic that only true fans would appreciate, the discussion always circles back to a shared passion for the Seminoles. It’s that blend of insider knowledge and relatable banter that keeps the conversation going long after the final whistle.
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