Florida State defense ranks low in ACC after Week 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Florida State Seminoles football enters their bye week with a 3-4 record, following a double overtime loss to No. 1 Miami, 43-35. Currently sitting at 1-3 in the ACC, the Seminoles rank 16th in yards and passing yards allowed per game, both at over 400 yards. Their performance in rushing defense ranks 14th, allowing 163.2 yards per game. On the defensive front, they lead the ACC in sacks with 19 overall. Florida State will face the Clemson Tigers on Halloween, as they seek their first road win since 2023.
- •Florida State holds a 3-4 overall record after seven games.
- •The Seminoles rank 16th in the ACC for yards allowed per game.
- •Florida State averages 27.9 points allowed per game, ranking 16th.
- •They lead the ACC in total sacks with 19.
- •Florida State faces Clemson on Halloween, seeking improvement.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Where Florida State's defense ranks in the ACC after Week 7
"How is Florida State's defense performing compared to its ACC opponents and rivals through seven games?
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