Florida State Seminoles defense shines in final fall scrimmage
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Florida State Seminoles completed their second and final fall scrimmage on August 9, under head coach Mike Norvell, who emphasized a game-week mentality. Norvell indicated that the defense outperformed the offense during the session, citing impactful plays from the defensive line, including notable performances from the Desir twins and a speed sack by Jalen Anderson. The offense struggled to generate consistent scoring opportunities, leading Norvell to call for continued improvement. The team heads into 'moving week,' focusing on depth chart evaluations and position battles as they prepare for the upcoming season, following a brief off day.
- •FSU's final fall scrimmage took place on August 9 in Jacksonville.
- •Head coach Mike Norvell praised the defense's performance.
- •Offense struggled, with few explosive plays highlighted by Norvell.
- •Team will assess depth chart and position battles next week.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Everything Mike Norvell said after FSU's practice
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Everything Mike Norvell said after FSU's scrimmage
- 3:20 AM247Sports — Everything Mike Norvell had to say about FSU's second scrimmage: Ashton Daniels' play, pass rush, and more - 247Sports
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — “The defense definitely won the day:” Head coach Mike Norvell recaps FSU’s second and final fall scrimmage
"Earlier in the week, head coach Mike Norvell said he wanted his team to treat this week like a “game week.” Coming off a scrimmage on Tuesday, FSU had three days of physical practice in Jacksonville, ahead of its final scrimmage of the fall on Sunday. If Sunday’s scrimmage had a winner, Norvell told the […]
"The FSU Seminoles held their second scrimmage of fall camp on Sunday. Here is everything Mike Norvell said afterwards.
"Head coach Mike Norvell provided an indepth overview of Florida States second preseason scrimmage on Sunday evening
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:45 PMEverything Mike Norvell said after FSU's practice
The FSU Seminoles had practivce on Wednesday, and head coach Mike Norvell had plenty to say afterwards.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 10:08 AMEverything Mike Norvell said after FSU's scrimmage
The FSU Seminoles held their second scrimmage of fall camp on Sunday. Here is everything Mike Norvell said afterwards.
- 247SportsAug 10, 2026, 3:20 AMEverything Mike Norvell had to say about FSU's second scrimmage: Ashton Daniels' play, pass rush, and more - 247Sports
Head coach Mike Norvell provided an indepth overview of Florida States second preseason scrimmage on Sunday evening
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 3:03 AM“The defense definitely won the day:” Head coach Mike Norvell recaps FSU’s second and final fall scrimmage
Earlier in the week, head coach Mike Norvell said he wanted his team to treat this week like a “game week.” Coming off a scrimmage on Tuesday, FSU had three days of physical practice in Jacksonville, ahead of its final scrimmage of the fall on Sunday. If Sunday’s scrimmage had a winner, Norvell told the […]
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