Deondre Francois
North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren works with his team prior to an NCAA college football game against Ball State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
NC State, Florida State meet seeking consistency, QB answers

By Bob Ferrante Sep. 27, 2019 12:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Florida State's James Blackman (1) looks to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. Blackman is back under center for Florida State's opener against Boise State after not winning the quarterback competition in 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Blackman gets another chance as Florida State's starting QB

By Bob Ferrante Aug. 26, 2019 06:11 PM EDT

Florida State names Blackman starting QB

By Bob Ferrante Aug. 25, 2019 10:36 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — James Blackman was the front-runner all along and now the quarterback has won Florida State's starting job. Coach Willie...

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
The Latest: Louisville looks to rebuild under Satterfield

Jul. 17, 2019 12:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018 file photo Florida State head coach Willie Taggart, center, celebrates a win with his team at the end of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Tallahassee Fla. Decades of Florida State football dominance is displayed on the walls just outside of Taggart’s office. Trophies and plaques commemorate All-America players and championship teams. Lots of them. Taggart takes responsibility for last year’s 5-7 finish, but remains confident in his plan to get Florida State back on track because it has worked before. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon, file)
Taggart's task: Turning around Florida State no quick fix

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 01, 2019 02:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo. Florida State's James Blackman (1) looks to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. Florida State coach Willie Taggart’s top _ and perhaps only _ option at quarterback is redshirt sophomore James Blackman, the full-time starter in 2017 when Francois missed virtually the entire season with a ruptured patellar tendon(AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
ACC teams look to answer questions at quarterback

By Joedy Mccreary Apr. 18, 2019 11:01 AM EDT

Former Wisconsin QB Hornibrook transferring to Florida State

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2019 02:20 PM EDT
Former Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook says he is transferring to Florida State. Hornibrook posted a photo of himself with Seminoles coach Willie...

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Florida State head coach Willie Taggart disagrees with the referee in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, in Tallahassee, Fla. A month after coach Willie Taggart dismissed two-year starter Deondre Francois, the Seminoles’ No. 1 quarterback is clearly Blackman. When he was dismissed from the team, Taggart said Francois was not living up to the “high expectations” and “standards of conduct” expected of student-athletes. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Blackman unquestioned No. 1 QB as Florida State opens spring

By Bob Ferrante Mar. 04, 2019 01:28 PM EST

Virginia Tech NCAA college football head coach Justin Fuente talks about player recruitment and the upcoming 2019 football season during a press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 6 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
After CFP championship, Clemson keeps winning on signing day

By Joedy Mccreary Feb. 06, 2019 05:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2019, file photo, Team Flash running back Jerrion Ealy, left, gets snagged by a defender during the Under Armour All America Game in Orlando, Fla. Some drama on signing day might be drummed up around the few remaining unsigned five-star prospects. Darnell Wright, an offensive lineman from West Virginia, is expected to choose between Tennessee and Alabama. Ealy, a running back from Mississippi, will pick between Clemson and Ole Miss. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)
The Latest: Tennessee finishes strong with 2 top-50 recruits

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2019 09:22 AM EST

Washington head coach Chris Petersen talks to reporters about his 2019 NCAA college football recruiting class, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Florida State, Miami try to flip narrative on signing day

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 06, 2019 02:17 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Miami, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida State head football coach Willie Taggart announced Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, that Francois has been dismissed from the team after allegations of domestic abuse surfaced. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Francois' uncle says QB has entered name in transfer portal

By Bob Ferrante Feb. 05, 2019 06:14 PM EST

Florida State hires Houston's Kendal Briles as coordinator

By Bob Ferrante Dec. 23, 2018 02:50 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State has hired former Houston assistant Kendal Briles as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The school...

Florida State defensive end Brian Burns declares for draft

Dec. 03, 2018 03:53 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State defensive end Brian Burns has declared for the NFL draft. Burns announced his decision Monday on Twitter. He...

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks, right, talks with Florida State wide receiver Keith Gavin (89) after an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Franks helps Florida win 41-14, end skid vs Florida State

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 24, 2018 03:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches players warm up before an NCAA college football game against in Jacksonville, Fla. Florida State has a chance to salvage their season against No. 13 Florida (8-3, No. 11 CFP) in Tallahassee, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 24. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
With Florida in town, it's 'do or die' for FSU's bowl streak

By Mark Long Nov. 23, 2018 11:50 AM EST

Florida eyes New Year's 6 as Florida St looks to go bowling

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 05:23 PM EST
No. 13 Florida (8-3, No. 12 CFP) at Florida State (5-6), noon EST (ABC). Line: Florida by 4. Series record: Florida leads 34-26-2. ...

Boston College quarterback Anthony Brown throws near the Florida State end zone but gets picked off in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Francois, Terry connect to lead Florida State past No. 22 BC

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 17, 2018 07:29 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 file photo, Florida State head coach Willie Taggart confers on his headset during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. Florida State is battling recent history as it looks to extend one of its most cherished streaks. The Seminoles (4-6, 2-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) must knock off No. 22 Boston College (7-3, 4-2) on Saturday and then No. 15 Florida (7-3) to extend their bowl streak, which dates to 1982. While Florida State has dug quite the hole for itself, the roadblocks ahead are daunting _ the Seminoles are 0-7 against ranked teams since the start of the 2017 season. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Florida State's beleaguered rush defense faces BC's Dillon

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 16, 2018 11:57 AM EST