# 2015 Florida State Seminoles football team

The 2015 Florida State Seminoles football team, variously Florida State or FSU, represented Florida State University in the sport of American football during the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS college football season. Florida State competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Seminoles were led by sixth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher and played their home games at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. They were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, playing in the Atlantic Division. It was the Seminoles' 24th season as a member of the ACC and its 11th in the ACC Atlantic Division.
Florida State came into the season after a two-year run (2013 and 2014) in which the Seminoles won 27 games with a pair of ACC Championships, a BCS National Title, an appearance in the College Football Playoff, a Heisman Trophy winner, and eighteen NFL Draft selections.
They finished the season 10–3, 6–2 in ACC play, to finish in second place in the Atlantic Division. They were invited to the Peach Bowl where they lost to Houston.
Florida State seniors – Giorgio Newberry, Derrick Mitchell, Nile Lawrence-Stample, Reggie Northrup, Terrance Smith, Tyler Hunter, Javien Elliott, Keelin Smith, Lamarcus Brutus and Cason Beatty – ended their college careers with 49 wins over the course of four seasons, becoming the winningest class in school history.

## Before the season
### Returning
#### Offense

The Seminoles returned three starters on offense:
* Sean Maguire
* Dalvin Cook
* Mario Pender
* Travis Rudolph
* Ermon Lane
* Roderick Johnson
* Ryan Hoefield
* Freddie Stevenson
* Kermit Whitfield
* Jesus Wilson

#### Defense

The Seminoles returned 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 returned 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

* Everett Golson (from Notre Dame)

#### Offense

* Ruben Carter (to Toledo)
* John Franklin III (to East Mississippi CC/Auburn)
* Isaiah Jones (to East Mississippi CC)

#### Defense

* E.J. Levenberry (to Connecticut)

### Recruiting class

Calvin Brewton, George Campbell, Derwin James, De'Andre Johnson, Jacques Patrick, Da'Vante Phillips and Josh Sweat were early enrollees.
College recruiting information (2015) :
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40$^‡$ | Commit date |
| Abdul Bello OL | Montverde, Florida | 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 | 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, Florida | 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, Florida | 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, Mississippi | North Pike HS | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | N/A | Dec 4, 2014 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Derwin James DB (S) | Haines City, Florida | 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, Florida | 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, Florida | 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, Florida | 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, Georgia | 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, Florida | 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, Florida | 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 | 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, Mississippi | 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, Maryland | 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, Virginia | 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, Florida | 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, Virginia | 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, Florida | 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, Georgia | 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 |||||||
| ‡ 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. |||||||

### Coaching changes

After the 2014 season, defensive ends coach Sal Sunseri took a job with the Oakland Raiders. He was replaced by University of Florida assistant Brad Lawing.

### Spring game

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Gold | 14 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 38 |
| Garnet | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, Florida
* Date: April 11
* Game time: 2:00 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind N 7 mph (11 km/h) • Weather: Rainy
* Game attendance: 17,250
* TV: ESPN3
Game information :
First Quarter
GOLD: Derwin James 41 yd interception return (Roberto Aguayo kick)
GOLD: George Campbell 65 yd pass from J.J. Cosentino (Roberto Aguayo kick)
GARNET: Roberto Aguayo 47 yd field goal
Second Quarter
GOLD: Roberto Aguayo 56 yd field goal
GARNET: Dalvin Cook 1 yd run (Roberto Aguayo kick)
GARNET: Dalvin Cook 6 yd run (Roberto Aguayo kick)
GOLD: Ermon Lane 42 yd pass from De'Andre Johnson (Roberto Aguayo kick)
Fourth Quarter
GOLD: Jacques Patrick 11 yd run (Roberto Aguayo kick)
GOLD: Mavin Saunders 17 yd pass from De'Andre Johnson (Ryan Feely kick)
Top Passers
Garnet team – Sean Maguire; 22/44, 289 yards, 2 INT
Gold team – J.J. Cosentino; 7/11, 177 yards, 1 TD
Top Rushers
Garnet team – Mario Pender; 10 carries, 75 yards
Gold team – Jacques Patrick; 16 carries, 83 yards, 1 TD
Top Receiving
Garnet team – Jesus Wilson; 8 receptions, 114 yards
Gold team – Mavin Saunders; 6 receptions, 91 yards, 1 TD :

## Personnel
### Roster

Freshman quarterback De'Andre Johnson was dismissed from the team after being charged with a misdemeanor.

#### Depth chart

(Depth Chart Notations: Name, Year at FSU/total years of eligibility, Games started in 2014)
Defense :
* STAR
* Trey Marshall, 2/4, 0/11
* Tyler Hunter, 5/5, 14/14
* FS
* Nate Andrews, 3/4, 13/14
* Derwin James, 1/4, N/A
| WILL | MIKE | BUCK |
| Terrance Smith, 5/5, 10/12 | Reggie Northrup, 4/4, 14/14 | Jacob Pugh, 2/4, 0/13 |
| ⋅ | Tyrell Lyons, 3/5, 0/11 | Lorenzo Featherston, 2/4, 3/11 |
| ⋅ | Lorenzo Phillips, 1/2, N/A | Josh Sweat, 1/4, N/A |
* SS
* Lamarcus Brutus, 5/5, 0/14
* Trey Marshall, 2/4, 0/11
* CB
* Marquez White, 3/4, 0/12
* Ryan Green, 3/4, 0/7
* Tarvarus McFadden, 1/4, N/A
| DE | NT | DE |
| DeMarcus Walker, 3/4, 11/14 | Derrick Nnadi, 2/4, 0/9 | Nile Lawrence-Stample, 5/5, 2/4 |
| Rick Leonard, 2/4, 0/4 | Demarcus Christmas, 2/5, 0/2 | Derrick Mitchell, Jr., 5/5, 10/12 |
* CB
* Jalen Ramsey, 3/4, 14/14
* Malique Jackson, 2/4, 0/3
* Marcus Lewis, 1/4, N/A
Offense :
* WR
* Travis Rudolph, 2/4, 6/13
* Ja'Vonn "Pigg" Harrison, 2/4, 0/6
* Da’Vante Phillips, 1/4, N/A
* WR
* Jesus Wilson, 3/4, 7/13
* Kermit Whitfield, 3/4, 0/14
| LT | LG | C | RG | RT |
| Roderick Johnson, 2/4, 5/8 | Kareem Are, 2/3, N/A | Alec Eberle, 2/5, N/A or Corey Martinez, 2/5, N/A | Wilson Bell, 3/5, 0/2 | Derrick Kelly, 2/5, N/A |
| Ethan Frith, 1/4, N/A | Cole Minshew, 1/4, N/A | Cole Minshew, 1/4, N/A | Keith Weeks, 4/5, 0/14 | Chad Mavety, 2/3, N/A |
| Abdul Bello, 1/4, N/A | ⋅ | Ryan Hoefield, 3/5, 4/7 | David Robbins, 1/4, N/A | Brock Ruble, 2/5, N/A |
* TE
* Mavin Saunders, 2/5, N/A
* Ryan Izzo, 2/5, N/A
* Jeremy Kerr, 3/5, 0/14
* WR
* Ermon Lane, 2/4, 2/14
* George Campbell, 1/4, NA
* QB
* Everett Golson, 1/5, N/A
* Sean Maguire, 4/5, 1/4
* J.J. Cosentino, 2/5, N/A, PA Deondre Francois, 1/4, N/A
* Special teams
* PK Roberto Aguayo, 4/5, 14/14
* P Cason Beatty, 4/4, 14/14
* KR Kermit Whitfield, 3/4, 0/14 Jalen Ramsey, 3/4, 14/14
* PR Jesus Wilson, 3/4, 7/13 Marquez White, 3/4, 0/12
* RB
* Mario Pender, 4/5, 1/9
* Johnathan Vickers, 2/4, 0/13 Jacques Patrick, 1/4, N/A
* Dalvin Cook, 2/4, 3/13

## 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 | 93 | 90 | 113 | 116 | 412 |
| All opponents | 53 | 65 | 24 | 85 | 227 |

### Scores by quarter (ACC opponents)

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Florida State | 62 | 56 | 52 | 47 | 217 |
| ACC opponents | 43 | 31 | 24 | 46 | 144 |

## Rankings

Ranking movements Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking :
| | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week |
| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Final |
| AP | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 14 |
| Coaches | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 14 |
| CFP | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | Not released |

## Season

Florida State was picked to finish second in the ACC Atlantic. Roberto Aguayo, Roderick Johnson, Jalen Ramsey, and Terrance Smith were named to the preseason All-ACC team.

### Schedule

| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
| September 5 | 9:00 p.m. | Texas State* | No. 10 | Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, FL | ESPNews | W 59–16 | 80,917 |
| September 12 | 11:30 a.m. | South Florida* | No. 11 | Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, FL | ESPN | W 34–14 | 72,811 |
| September 18 | 8:00 p.m. | at Boston College | No. 9 | Alumni StadiumChestnut Hill, MA | ESPN | W 14–0 | 39,111 |
| October 3 | 3:30 p.m. | at Wake Forest | No. 11 | BB&T FieldWinston-Salem, NC | ESPN | W 24–16 | 28,588 |
| October 10 | 8:00 p.m. | Miami (FL) | No. 12 | Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, FL (rivalry) | ABC | W 29–24 | 82,329 |
| October 17 | 12:00 p.m. | Louisville | No. 11 | Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, FL | ESPN | W 41–21 | 71,225 |
| October 24 | 7:00 p.m. | at Georgia Tech | No. 9 | Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta, GA | ESPN2 | L 16–22 | 55,000 |
| October 31 | 12:00 p.m. | Syracuse | No. 17 | Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, FL | ABC | W 45–21 | 67,630 |
| November 7 | 3:30 p.m. | at No. 1 Clemson | No. 16 | Memorial Stadium, ClemsonClemson, SC (rivalry) | ABC | L 13–23 | 83,099 |
| November 14 | 12:30 p.m. | NC State | No. 16 | Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, FL | ACCN | W 34–17 | 71,210 |
| November 21 | 3:00 p.m. | No. 9 (FCS) Chattanooga* | No. 14 | Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, FL | ACCRSN | W 52–13 | 66,412 |
| November 28 | 7:30 p.m. | at No. 12 Florida* | No. 13 | Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, FL (rivalry) | ESPN | W 27–2 | 90,916 |
| December 31 | 12:00 p.m. | vs. No. 18 Houston* | No. 9 | Georgia DomeAtlanta, GA (Peach Bowl) | ESPN | L 24–38 | 71,007 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings after November 3 released prior to gameAll times are in Eastern time ||||||||

### Game summaries
#### Texas State

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Bobcats | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| #10 Seminoles | 14 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 59 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
* Date: September 5
* Game time: 9:05 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Wind E 5 mph (8.0 km/h) • Weather: Light Rain
* Game attendance: 80,917
* Referee: Pat Garvey
* TV announcers (ESPNews): Dave LaMont (play-by-play), Ray Bentley (analyst), Dawn Davenport (sideline reporter)
Game information :
First Quarter
FSU: Dalvin Cook 1 yd run TEX ST 0 FSU 7
FSU: Dalvin Cook 28 yd run TEX ST 0 FSU 14
Second Quarter
TEX ST: James Sherman 26 yd field goal TEX ST 3 FSU 14
TEX ST: Chris Nutall 4 yd run TEX ST 10 FSU 14
FSU: Mario Pender 1 yd run TEX ST
Third Quarter
FSU: Travis Rudolph 5 yd pass from Everett Golson
FSU: Ryan Izzo 13 yd pass from Everett Golson
Fourth Quarter
FSU: Jesus Wilson 14 yd pass from Everett Golson
FSU: Ja'Vonn Harrison 55 yd pass from Everett Golson
TEX ST: Chris French 4 yd pass from Connor White
FSU: Jonathan Vickers 24 yd pass from Sean Maguire
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 22 yd field goal
Top Passers
Texas state – Tyler Jones; 16/25, 100 yards
Florida state – Everett Golson; 19/25, 302 yards, 4 TD
Top Rushers
Texas state – Tyler Jones; 10 carries, 39 yards
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 19 carries, 156 yards, 2 TD
Top Receiving
Texas state – C.J. Best; 6 receptions, 43 yards
Florida state – Ja'Vonn Harrison; 2 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD :

#### South Florida

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Bulls | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| #11 Seminoles | 7 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 34 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
* Date: September 12
* Game time: 11:31 a.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Light Rain
* Game attendance: 72,811
* Referee: Tracy Jones
* TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Shannon Spake (sideline reporter)
Game information :
First Quarter
FSU: Dalvin Cook 74 yd run
Second Quarter
USF: D'Ernest Johnson 1 yd pass from Quinton Flowers
Third Quarter
FSU: Dalvin Cook 24 yd run
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 30 yd field goal
FSU: Jesus Wilson 23 yd pass from Everett Golson
Fourth Quarter
USF: D'Ernest Johnson 71 yd pass from Quinton Flowers
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 38 yd field goal
FSU: Dalvin Cook 37 yd run
Top Passers
South florida – Quinton Flowers; 12/24, 125 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Florida state – Everett Golson; 14/26, 163 yards, 1 TD
Top Rushers
South florida – Marlon Mack; 18 carries, 83 yards
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 30 carries, 266 yards, 3 TD
Top Receiving
South florida – D'Ernest Johnson; 5 receptions, 89 yards, 2 TD
Florida state – Travis Rudolph; 6 receptions, 55 yards :

#### Boston College

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #9 Seminoles | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
at Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
* Date: September 18
* Game time: 8:02 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C) • Wind SSW 7 mph (11 km/h) • Weather: clear
* Game attendance: 39,111
* Referee: Ron Cherry
* TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Mack Brown (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline reporter)
Game information :
First Quarter
FSU: Travis Rudolph 9 yd pass from Everett Golson
Fourth Quarter
FSU: Jalen Ramsey 36 yd fumble return
Top Passers
Florida state – Everett Golson; 15/24, 119 yards, 1 TD
Boston college – Darius Wade; 4/12, 47 yards, 1 INT
Top Rushers
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 15 carries, 54 yards
Boston college – Myles Willis; 8 carries, 40 yards
Top Receiving
Florida state – Kermit Whitfield; 4 receptions, 52 yards
Boston college – Bobby Wolford; 2 receptions, 26 yards :

#### Wake Forest

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #11 Seminoles | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
| Demon Deacons | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
* Date: October 3
* Game time: 3:35 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 56 °F (13 °C) • Wind NE 7 mph (11 km/h) • Weather: Rain
* Game attendance: 28,588
* Referee: Penn Wagers
* TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Neely (play-by-play), David Diaz-Infante (analyst), Dawn Davenport (sideline reporter)
Game information :
First Quarter
FSU: Dalvin Cook 94 yd run
Second Quarter
FSU: Jonathan Vickers 9 yd run
WF: Cam Serigne 7 yd pass from Kendall Hinton
Third Quarter
FSU: Kermit Whitfield 5 yd pass from Everett Golson
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 25 yd field goal
Fourth Quarter
WF: Mike Weaver 34 yd field goal
WF: Mike Weaver 29 yd field goal
Top Passers
Florida state – Everett Golson; 20/31, 202 yards, 1 TD
Wake forest – Kendall Hinton; 27/42, 215 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top Rushers
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 2 carries, 94 yards, 1 TD
Wake forest – Matt Colburn; 11 carries, 51 yards
Top Receiving
Florida state – Jesus Wilson; 5 receptions, 77 yards
Wake forest – Cam Serigne; 10 receptions, 83 yards, 1 TD :

#### Miami (FL)

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Hurricanes | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| #12 Seminoles | 14 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 29 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
* Date: October 10
* Game time: 8:14 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind NNW 9 mph (14 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
* Game attendance: 82,329
* Referee: Jeff Flanagan
* TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox (sideline reporter)
Game information :
First Quarter
FSU: Dalvin Cook 72 yd run
MIA: Michael Badgley 30 yd field goal
FSU: Dalvin Cook 36 yd pass from Everett Golson
Second Quarter
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 22 yd field goal
MIA: Rashawn Scott 58 yd pass from Brad Kaaya
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 32 yd field goal
Third Quarter
MIA: Joseph Yearby 1 yd pass from Brad Kaaya
Fourth Quarter
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 25 yd field goal
MIA: Stacy Coley 29 yd pass from Brad Kaaya
FSU: Dalvin Cook 23 yd run
Top Passers
Miami – Brad Kaaya; 29/49, 405 yards, 3 TD
Florida state – Everett Golson; 25/33, 291 yards, 1 TD
Top Rushers
Miami – Joseph Yearby; 15 carries, 33 yards
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 22 carries, 222 yards, 2 TD
Top Receiving
Miami – Stacy Coley; 7 receptions, 139 yards, 1 TD
Florida state – Kermit Whitfield; 9 receptions, 95 yards :

#### Louisville

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| #11 Seminoles | 3 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 41 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
* Date: October 17
* Game time: 12:02 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind NNW 9 mph (14 km/h) • Weather: clear
* Game attendance: 71,225
* Referee: Jerry Magallanes
* TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Shannon Spake (sideline reporter)
Game information :
First Quarter
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 43 yd field goal
LOU: James Quick 18 yd pass from Lamar Jackson
Second Quarter
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 32 yd field goal
Third Quarter
FSU: Dalvin Cook 54 yd run
LOU: James Quick 19 yd pass from Lamar Jackson
FSU: Kermit Whitfield 70 yd pass from Everett Golson
FSU: Dalvin Cook 14 yd run
Fourth Quarter
FSU: Travis Rudolph 13 yd pass from Everett Golson
LOU: James Quick 39 yd pass from Lamar Jackson
FSU: Ryan Izzo 2 yd pass from Everett Golson
Top Passers
Louisville – Lamar Jackson; 20/35, 307 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Florida state – Everett Golson; 26/38, 372 yards, 3 TD
Top Rushers
Louisville – Lamar Jackson; 19 carries, 32 yards
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 22 carries, 163 yards, 2 TD
Top Receiving
Louisville – James Quick; 5 receptions, 130 yards, 3 TD
Florida state – Kermit Whitfield; 9 receptions, 172 yards, 1 TD :

#### Georgia Tech

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #9 Seminoles | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Yellow Jackets | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 22 |
at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta
* Date: October 24
* Game time: 7:05 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 67 °F (19 °C) • Wind ESE 4 mph (6.4 km/h) • Weather: Partly Cloudy
* Game attendance: 55,000
* Referee: Jeff Heaser
* TV announcers (ESPN2): Mark Jones (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
Game information :
First Quarter
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 20 yd field goal
GT: Harrison Butker 53 yd field goal
Second Quarter
FSU: Dalvin Cook 2 yd run
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 27 yd field goal
GT: Justin Thomas 60 yd run
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 38 yd field goal
Third Quarter
GT: Harrison Butker 40 yd field goal
Fourth Quarter
GT: Harrison Butker 35 yd field goal
GT: Lance Austin 78 yd return
Top Passers
Florida state – Everett Golson; 20/30, 210 yards, 1 INT
Georgia tech – Justin Thomas; 4/10, 67 yards, 2 INT
Top Rushers
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 17 carries, 82 yards, 1 TD
Georgia tech – Justin Thomas; 13 carries, 88 yards, 1 TD
Top Receiving
Florida state – Kermit Whitfield; 6 receptions, 61 yards
Georgia tech – Brad Stewart; 1 reception, 36 yards :

#### Syracuse

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Orange | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| #17 Seminoles | 14 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 45 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
* Date: October 31
* Game time: 12:05 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind ESE 7 mph (11 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
* Game attendance: 67,630
* Referee: Pat Garvey
* TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Chris Spielman (analyst), Todd McShay (sideline reporter)
Game information :
First Quarter
SYR: Eric Dungey 1 yd run
FSU: Travis Rudolph 75 yd pass from Sean Maguire
FSU: Travis Rudolph 45 yd pass from Sean Maguire
Second Quarter
FSU: Jacques Patrick 2 yd run
SYR: Eric Dungey 1 yd run
FSU: Jacques Patrick 1 yd run
Third Quarter
FSU: Travis Rudolph 19 yd pass from Sean Maguire
Fourth Quarter
FSU: Jacques Patrick 28 yd run
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 35 yd field goal
SYR: Brisly Estime 59 yd punt return
Top Passers
Syracuse – Eric Dungey; 11/24, 120 yards
Florida state – Sean Maguire; 23/35, 348 yards, 3 TD
Top Rushers
Syracuse – George Morris II; 6 carries, 55 yards
Florida state – Jacques Patrick; 24 carries, 162 yards, 3 TD
Top Receiving
Syracuse – Dontae Strickland; 1 reception, 62 yards
Florida state – Travis Rudolph; 5 receptions, 191 yards, 3 TD :

#### Clemson

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #17 Seminoles | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| #3 Tigers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 23 |
at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina
* Date: November 7
* Game time: 3:40 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Wind WNW 2–4 mph (3.2–6.4 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
* Game attendance: 83,099
* Referee: Duane Heydt
* TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heather Cox (sideline reporter)
Game information :
First Quarter
FSU: Dalvin Cook 75 yd run
CLEM: Greg Huegel 31 yd field goal
Second Quarter
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 23 yd field goal
CLEM: Greg Huegel 25 yd field goal
Third Quarter
CLEM: Deon Cain 38 yd pass from Deshaun Watson
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 41 yd field goal
Fourth Quarter
CLEM: Greg Huegel 34 yd field goal
CLEM: Wayne Gallman 25 yd run
Top Passers
Florida state – Sean Maguire; 16/29, 164 yards, 1 INT
Clemson – Deshaun Watson; 28/42, 297 yards, 1 TD
Top Rushers
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 21 carries, 194 yards, 1 TD
Clemson – Deshaun Watson; 16 carries, 107 yards
Top Receiving
Florida state – Travis Rudolph; 6 receptions, 86 yards
Clemson – Jordan Leggett; 6 receptions, 101 yards :

#### NC State

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Wolfpack | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| #19 Seminoles | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 34 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
* Date: November 14
* Game time: 12:32 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) • Wind NE 9 mph (14 km/h) • Weather: clear
* Game attendance: 71,210
* Referee: Gary Patterson
* TV announcers (ACCN): Tim Brant (play-by-play), Dave Archer (analyst), Roddy Jones (sideline reporter)
Game information :
First Quarter
NC ST: Kyle Bambard 31 yd field goal
FSU: Dalvin Cook 13 yd run
NC ST: Jaylen Samuels 2 yd pass from Jacoby Brissett
NC ST: Jacoby Brissett 2 yd run
Second Quarter
FSU: Dalvin Cook 30 yd run
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 40 yd field goal
Third Quarter
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 26 yd field goal
FSU: Kermit Whitfield 27 yd pass from Sean Maguire
Fourth Quarter
FSU: Kermit Whitfield 45 yd pass from Sean Maguire
Top Passers
NC state – Jacoby Brissett; 27/47, 209 yards, 1 TD
Florida state – Sean Maguire; 18/28, 231 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Top Rushers
NC state – Jacoby Brissett; 17 carries, 25 yards, 1 TD
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 22 carries, 138 yards, 2 TD
Top Receiving
NC state – David Grinnage; 7 receptions, 63 yards
Florida state – Kermit Whitfield; 6 receptions, 117 yards, 2 TD :

#### Chattanooga

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #9 (FCS) Mocs | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| #16 Seminoles | 7 | 17 | 21 | 7 | 52 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
* Date: November 21
* Game time: 3:04 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind SSE 5 mph (8.0 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
* Game attendance: 66,412
* Referee: Pat Garvey
* TV announcers (Fox Sun Sports): Wes Durham (play-by-play), James Bates (analyst), Hans Heiserer and Jenn Hildreth (sideline reporters)
Game information :
First Quarter
CHATT: Henrique Ribeiro 29 yd field goal
FSU: Jacques Patrick 1 yd run
Second Quarter
CHATT: Henrique Ribeiro 24 yd field goal
FSU: Dalvin Cook 13 yd run
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 18 yd field goal
FSU: Kermit Whitfield 26 yd pass from Sean Maguire
Third Quarter
FSU: Kermit Whitfield 13 yd pass from Sean Maguire
FSU: Dalvin Cook 2 yd run
FSU: Colton Plante 2 yd run
Fourth Quarter
CHATT: Jacob Huesman 3 yd run
FSU: Jacques Patrick 4 yd run
Top Passers
Chattanooga – Jacob Huesman; 12/19, 94 yards, 1 INT
Florida state – Sean Maguire; 12/17, 152 yards, 2 TD
Top Rushers
Chattanooga – Derrick Craine; 12 carries, 36 yards
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 15 carries, 106 yards, 2 TD
Top Receiving
Chattanooga – C.J. Board, James Stovall; 3 receptions, 29 yards
Florida state – Kermit Whitfield; 5 receptions, 91 yards, 2 TD :

#### Florida

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #14 Seminoles | 0 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
| #10 Gators | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida
* Date: November 28
* Game time: 7:37 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind ENE 5 mph (8.0 km/h) • Weather: Humid
* Game attendance: 90,916
* Referee: Hubert Owens
* TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (analyst), Jerry Punch (sideline reporter)
Game information :
Second Quarter
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 45 yd field goal
FSU: Jeremy Kerr 1 yd pass from Sean Maguire
Third Quarter
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 51 yd field goal
Fourth Quarter
UF: Safety
FSU: Dalvin Cook 15 yd run
FSU: Dalvin Cook 29 yd run
Top Passers
Florida state – Sean Maguire; 14/28, 160 yards, 1 TD
Florida – Treon Harris; 19/38, 134 yards
Top Rushers
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 26 carries, 183 yards, 2 TD
Florida – Kelvin Taylor; 24 carries, 136 yards
Top Receiving
Florida state – Kermit Whitfield; 2 receptions, 52 yards
Florida – Jake McGee; 4 receptions, 34 yards :

#### Peach Bowl: Houston

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #14 Cougars | 7 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 38 |
| #9 Seminoles | 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 24 |
at Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
* Date: December 31
* Game time: 12:05 p.m. EST
* Game weather: Indoor
* Game attendance: 71,007
* Referee: Tom Ritter
* TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Tom Luginbill (field analyst) ESPN Radio: Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Mike Bellotti (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline reporter)
Game information :
First Quarter
UH: Greg Ward Jr. 7 yd run
FSU: Roberto Aguayo 20 yd field goal
Second Quarter
UH: Chance Allen 20 yd pass from Demarcus Ayers
UH: Greg Ward Jr. 6 yd run
Third Quarter
FSU: Dalvin Cook 1 yd run
Fourth Quarter
UH: Ty Cummings 39 yd field goal
FSU: Travis Rudolph 65 yd pass from Sean Maguire
UH: Chance Allen 17 yd pass from Greg Ward Jr.
FSU: Jesus Wilson 14 yd pass from Sean Maguire
UH: Ryan Jackson 2 yd run
Top Passers
Houston – Greg Ward, Jr.; 25/41, 238 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Florida state – Sean Maguire; 22/44, 392 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
Top Rushers
Houston – Greg Ward, Jr.; 20 carries, 67 yards, 2 TD
Florida state – Dalvin Cook; 18 carries, 33 yards, 1 TD
Top Receiving
Houston – Demarcus Ayers; 9 receptions, 82 yards
Florida state – Travis Rudolph; 7 receptions, 201 yards, 1 TD :

## Awards

* Jacobs Blocking Trophy
       Roderick Johnson
* Jim Brown Award
       Dalvin Cook

### Watchlists

Players
* Johnny Unitas Award
       Everett Golson
* Lott Trophy
       Jalen Ramsey
* Maxwell Award
       Dalvin Cook
       Everett Golson
* Bednarik Award
       Jalen Ramsey
       Terrance Smith
* Lou Groza Award
       Roberto Aguayo
* Outland Trophy
       Roderick Johnson
* Nagurski Award
       Jalen Ramsey
       Terrance Smith
* Jim Thorpe Award
       Jalen Ramsey
* Lombardi Award
       Reggie Northrup
       Terrance Smith
       Roderick Johnson
* Butkus Award
       Reggie Northrup
       Terrance Smith
* Walter Camp Award
       Everett Golson
* Wuerffel Trophy
       Roberto Aguayo
* Doak Walker Award
       Dalvin Cook
* Ray Guy Award
       Cason Beatty
Coaches
* Dodd Trophy
       Jimbo Fisher
* Bear Bryant Award
       Jimbo Fisher

#### Pre-season All-Americans

* Roberto Aguayo (Lindy's, Athlon, Phil Steele, Sporting News, CBS Sports, ESPN, Sports Illustrated)
* Jalen Ramsey (Lindy's, Athlon, Phil Steele, Sporting News, Sports Illustrated)
* Dalvin Cook (Athlon)
* Terrance Smith (Phil Steele)

### Finalists

Players
* Burlsworth Trophy
       Javien Elliott
Coaches
* Broyles Award
       Charles Kelly

#### Quarterfinalists

* Wuerffel Trophy
       Cason Beatty
* Lott Trophy
       Jalen Ramsey

#### Semifinalists

* Jim Thorpe Award
       Jalen Ramsey
* Maxwell Award
       Dalvin Cook
* Bednarik Award
       Jalen Ramsey
* Lou Groza Award
       Roberto Aguayo
* Lott Trophy
       Jalen Ramsey
* Doak Walker Award
       Dalvin Cook
* Walter Camp Award
       Dalvin Cook

### Honors

* ACC Player of the Week
** Everett Golson (offensive back)
** Dalvin Cook (offensive back)
** Roderick Johnson (offensive lineman)
** Jalen Ramsey (defensive back)
** Roberto Aguayo (Specialist)
** Terrance Smith (Linebacker)
** Trey Marshall (defensive back)
** DeMarcus Walker (defensive lineman)
** Kermit Whitfield (Receiver)
** Jacob Pugh (Linebacker)
** Travis Rudolph (Receiver)
** Jacques Patrick (rookie)
** Derwin James (defensive back)
** DeMarcus Walker (defensive lineman)
In addition to conference honors, Dalvin Cook has been recognized by the Walter Camp Foundation and the Football Writers Association.

#### All-ACC

| Name | Selection |
| Roderick Johnson* | First Team (Offense) |
| Dalvin Cook*† | First Team (Offense) |
| Roberto Aguayo* | First Team (Offense) |
| Jalen Ramsey* | First Team (Defense) |
| Travis Rudolph* | Second Team/Honorable Mention (Offense) |
| Kermit Whitfield* | Second Team (Offense) |
| DeMarcus Walker* | Second Team/Third Team (Defense) |
| Nile Lawrence-Stample* | Second Team/First Team (Defense) |
| Reggie Northrup* | Second Team (Defense) |
| Kareem Are* | Third Team/Honorable Mention (Offense) |
| Derrick Nnadi | Third Team (Defense) |
| Derwin James | Third Team (Defense) |
| Chad Mavety | Honorable Mention (Offense) |
| Terrance Smith | Honorable Mention (Defense) |
| Lamarcus Brutus | Honorable Mention (Defense) |
| Kermit Whitfield* | Honorable Mention/Third Team (special teams) |
| Cason Beatty | Honorable Mention (special teams) |
| †denotes unanimous selection *indicates selection by media and coaches ||

### All-Americans

Jalen Ramsey was named a consensus All-American.
| Name | AP | AFCA | FWAA | TSN | WCFF | USA Today | Athlon | CBS | ESPN | SI |
| Roderick Johnson | | | | 2nd | | 2nd | | | | Hon. Mention |
| Dalvin Cook | 2nd | | 1st | 2nd | 2nd | | 1st | 2nd | | 1st |
| Jalen Ramsey | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd |
| Derwin James | | | | Fresh. | | Fresh. | | | Fresh. | Hon. Mention |
| Roberto Aguayo | | | | 1st | | 2nd | | 1st | | Hon. Mention |
| †denotes unanimous selection. NCAA recognizes a selection to all five of the AP, AFCA, FWAA, SN and WCFF 1st teams for unanimous selections and three of five for consensus selections. |||||||||||

### All-Star games

| Game | Date | Site | Players |
| 1st Tropic Bowl | January 17, 2016 | North Miami Stadium, North Miami, Florida | Lamarcus Brutus, Giorgio Newberry |
| 5th NFLPA Collegiate Bowl | January 23, 2016 | StubHub Center, Carson, California | Reggie Northrup |
| 91st East–West Shrine Game | January 23, 2016 | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida | Terrance Smith, Nile Lawrence-Stample |
| 18th All-Star Football Challenge | February 5, 2016 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas, Texas | Roberto Aguayo, Jalen Ramsey |

## NFL draft

The following players were selected in the 2016 NFL draft:
| Round | Pick | Overall | Name | Position | Team |
| 1st | 5th | 5th | Jalen Ramsey | Cornerback | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 2nd | 28th | 59th | Roberto Aguayo | Kicker | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
The following players signed as undrafted free agents:
| Name | Position | Team |
| Lamarcus Brutus | Safety | Tennessee Titans |
| Javien Elliott | Defensive back | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Nile Lawrence-Stample | Defensive tackle | Cleveland Browns |
| Giorgio Newberry | Defensive lineman | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Reggie Northrup | Linebacker | Washington Redskins |
| Terrance Smith | Linebacker | Kansas City Chiefs |
Everett Golson joined the practice squad of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League.