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Florida State Begins Second Half At Duke With Kick Return Touchdown

Redshirt freshman Samuel Singleton scored FSU's first touchdown of the night in Durham.

Dustin Lewis

Nov 18, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Samuel Singleton Jr. (28) runs with the ball past North Alabama Lions defensive back Gregory Reddick (9) during the fourth quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Nov 18, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Samuel Singleton Jr. (28) runs with the ball past North Alabama Lions defensive back Gregory Reddick (9) during the fourth quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images / Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
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The Florida State Seminoles beat Duke in two of the three phases of the football game in the first half but still trailed 17-3 at the break. Despite a strong showing from the defense and a trick play on special teams, the offensive ineptitude behind three turnovers and two punts, as well as a bad snap on a field goal, was too much for the Seminoles to overcome.

FSU decided to not have to rely on its offense to begin the third quarter. Redshirt freshman running back Samuel Singleton delivered the most explosive play of the 2024 season for the Seminoles, returning the opening second half kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown.

Interestingly enough, this is the second straight year that Florida State has scored on a kickoff return against Duke. It's also the third consecutive year that the Seminoles have returned a kickoff for a touchdown (2022 Boston College, 2023 Duke, 2024 Duke).

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It was a massive play at a much-needed moment for Florida State to cut into Duke's lead. The score is the first of Singleton's college career.

The Blue Devils have sinced tacked on a field goal as the Seminoles trail 20-13 early in the second half.

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Dustin Lewis
DUSTIN LEWIS

Lewis joined NoleGameday in 2016 and is currently in the role of Editor-In-Chief. A graduate of Florida State, Lewis contributes to football, recruiting, and basketball coverage. Connect with Dustin on Twitter at @DustinLewisNG.

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