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

You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Florida State heads to Miami for a rivalry matchup against the undefeated Hurricanes on Saturday at 7:00 p.m..

On this episode of On The Bench, Trey Rowland, Kolby Crawford, and John Evans break down the matchup, including Miami's explosive offense led by quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney, Florida State's defensive struggles, and the challenges Ashton Daniels will face against a talented Hurricanes defensive front.

The crew also discusses the growing frustration surrounding Mike Norvell's tenure, the widening talent gap between the programs, and what another blowout loss could mean for the future of Florida State football.

(0:00) – Intro

(5:30) – Florida State's Offensive Challenges

(8:10) – Breaking Down Miami QB Darian Mensah

(16:00) – The Challenge of Covering Malachi Toney

(25:50) – Miami's Defensive Front vs. FSU's Offensive Line

(31:00) – Miami's Secondary and Ashton Daniels' Opportunities

(34:30) – FSU vs. Miami Score Predictions

(43:00) – Is This the Breaking Point for Mike Norvell?

(46:00) – The Talent Gap and FSU's Recruiting Problems

(49:00) – Florida State's Future and the Need for Change

(54:00) – Final Thoughts and Closing