Florida State nearly pulled off a stunning upset of Miami, but the Seminoles ultimately fell 43-35 in double overtime at Hard Rock Stadium.

On this episode of On The Bench, Chris Nee, John Evans, and Kolby Crawford break down FSU's performance against the Hurricanes, including Ashton Daniels' impressive showing, the defense's continued struggles with explosive plays, and the controversial officiating decisions that overshadowed the finish.

The crew also discusses the latest surrounding Mike Norvell's job security, what the performance means for his future at Florida State, and what lies ahead as the Seminoles enter their bye week before hosting Clemson.

(0:00) - Intro

(6:00) - Ashton Daniels and the offense step up

(10:45) - Defensive breakdowns and explosive plays

(15:45) - Fourth-down decisions

(20:45) - Controversial officiating takes center stage

(34:45) - Mike Norvell's press conference and injury updates

(37:00) - Recruiting updates

(42:45) - The latest on Mike Norvell's job security

(55:30) - Final thoughts

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