Florida State Fans, Former Players React to Blowout Loss to SMU Mustangs

Frustration is setting in after Florida State's fourth loss in five games.

Robert Malcom | Sep 29, 2024

Sep 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman TJ Ferguson (69) is injured as Southern Methodist Mustangs linebacker Kobe Wilson (24) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Florida State Seminoles

After last week's win over the Cal Golden Bears, there seemed to be a slight sense of optimism for the Seminole fanbase. It seemed as if things were starting to click for FSU as despite there being room for improvement, specifically on the offensive side of the ball, the team could find a way to win the game. Unfortunately, whatever hope that had been built up last week is now gone, as the Seminoles suffered a 42-16 loss, one of their largest losses in years.

While things initially seemed as if either team could win, reality would quickly set in as penalties continued to stack up against the Seminoles, and with quarterback DJ Uiagalelei throwing three interceptions, which would be converted to SMU touchdowns, there was no path to victory by the time the third quarter was over.

In the wake of what is hopefully the most disappointing loss FSU will face this season, fans and former players were quick to voice their frustration on social media.

Reactions Below

Former FSU Linebacker Dontavious Jackson Summarizes the Game In One Word

Only one word to describe this game. Embarrassing.
— 5 (@DJACKV_) September 29, 2024

Former FSU National Champion Jacobbi McDaniel Comes to a Sad Realization

Yelppp. After being told this was the best team at fsu in the last five seasons. Yelp, I really fell for that joke. pic.twitter.com/cRgqhn1e9f
— Jacobbi McDaniel (@JacobbiJustice) September 29, 2024

2013 National Champion Nile Lawrence-Stample Speaks Out Following the Loss

This 2024 FSU football team just can’t get it together. Our players put in a solid effort for the most part, but I can name 1,000 things that led to such a bad loss. Norvell has some serious soul-searching to do. Respectfully! 🍢
— Nole’n with Nile (@Nile_law99) September 29, 2024

Former FSU Defensive Tackle Everett Dawkins Calls For a Change On the Field

If the seniors and juniors ain’t getting the job done let them young boys spin.
— Everett Dawkins (@_CoachDawkins) September 29, 2024

Analyst and Former FSU QB Danny Kanell Struggled to Watch at the End of the Game

I can’t watch
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) September 29, 2024

More Fan Reactions Below

I play a lot and tweet emotionally during games but this shit is unacceptable. It’s year 5. Your foundation should be so well established by now that even if you lose multiple NFL players, you shouldn’t be 1-4. Taking a step back is football. Falling off the stairs is a bad coach
— Aaron (@aaroncabrera_) September 29, 2024

This is worse than anything I saw under Willie Taggart.
— Bri 🤎🦒 (@bubblybrielle) September 29, 2024

Let the young men get experience.
— Melina Myers (@melinasphotos) September 29, 2024

Glenn isn’t the answer give us back our DJ!!
— Preston (@prestonnwalshh) September 29, 2024

https://t.co/Ci1RG6Zw7M pic.twitter.com/7vECRhFIh3
— Hunter (@thatguyhunnaa) September 29, 2024

I'm putting this year in the books. Otherwise, I will fully lose my mental sanity. https://t.co/HSH9cjM1lF
— Michael Anand (@NUCLRGOLFWX) September 29, 2024

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Published Sep 29, 2024

ROBERT MALCOM