Fans, Former Players React to Florida State's Shocking Loss to Duke

This marks Florida State's first loss in program history to Duke.

Robert Malcom | 3 Hours Ago

Oct 18, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Brock Glenn (11) throws the football during the first half of the game against Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images / Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

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Despite confidence from the team coming off a productive BYE week, the Seminoles were, once again, unable to close out a game. Although the Seminoles outgained the Blue Devils' offense, by over 100 total yards, Duke was able to score 17 unanswered points off of three consecutive turnovers from Brock Glenn. Factor in the Seminoles' handful of dropped passes as well as the nine penalties for 65 yards and this team essentially shot themselves in the foot, putting them in a position to lose.

Despite everything the Seminoles did to put themselves in a losing position, they once again proved why they might have one of the best special teams units in the country. With Alex Mastromanno placing three of four punts inside the 20, Ryan Fitzgerald going 3/4 on field goals, one of which being from 53 yards out, and Sam Singleton's kick return touchdown that put FSU back in the game. The Seminoles also successfully pulled off a fake punt.

Regardless of what point of view they saw the game from, fans didn't shy away from sharing their thoughts on social media following the defeat.

Reactions Below

Arizona Cardinals Running Back Trey Benson Reacts to Singleton's Electric Kick Return Touchdown

YEAH SWEET FEET!!! https://t.co/cg8WOIHruR
— Trey Benson (@trey_uno1) October 19, 2024

New York Jets QB Jordan Travis Reacts to True Freshman's Luke Kromenhoek's Shot to the End Zone

What a ball!
— Jordan Travis (@jordantrav13) October 19, 2024

Fomer FSU Defensive Tackle Jacobbi McDaniel Shares a Statement Following the Loss

Nole nation I’m not mad. It was expected. The entire season proved it. I’ll be highly surprised if we win another game this season. 1-11 will not surprise me. Congrats to Duke for finally beating fsu. Manny is in his first season and currently is 6-1…… year five… year five.
— Jacobbi McDaniel (@JacobbiJustice) October 19, 2024

2013 FSU National Champion Nile Lawrence-Stample Shares His Thoughts After the Poor Performance From FSU

This game against Duke was more than winnable. We keep beating ourselves week after week. If ever the phrase "the devil is in the details" rang true, it was this game!
— Nole’n with Nile (@Nile_law99) October 19, 2024

More Fan Reactions Below

we had two fucking weeks to prepare for Duke… TWO WEEKS… FOR DUKE…
— huie (@callmehuie) October 19, 2024

Gentlemen, our new OC. https://t.co/DtQN0ZPDWA
— Jeff (@saintwarrick) October 19, 2024

I don’t understand the Kam Davis slander. Kid is a ball player.
— Peej (@SeminolePeej) October 19, 2024

Not upset about Luke going in but why didn’t Mike swap out DJU this quickly? lol
— Tiffany (@Tiffany_Arnett_) October 19, 2024

Remember when Florida State was ranked in the top 10 in the preseason? That was fun.
— Logan (@ElKeichs) October 19, 2024

I almost feel a little bit bad for Duke tonight. Beating Florida State for the first time literally ever should be a big deal for them. But it’s not, because Florida State is absolute and total garbage this year.
— JG (@jg9188) October 19, 2024

If FSU loses to Duke on Saturday I will break the curse and eat dog shit. I’m 100% serious about this. I will post the video and all. @FSU_Barstool I would die for Florida State University
— DJ VENTORA (@ventoradj) October 14, 2024

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