Florida State Dominates Virginia Tech in Convincing Victory
Recap of Virginia Tech vs Florida State (14-34). Game highlights, key performances, and analysis.
Florida State Dominates Virginia Tech in Convincing Victory
**Game Result Overview**
The Florida State Seminoles secured a decisive victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies with a final score of **Florida State 34, Virginia Tech 14**. The Seminoles showcased a strong offensive performance, capitalizing on key moments to pull away from the Hokies.
**Key Individual Performances**
Florida State's offense was spearheaded by quarterback Thomas Castellanos, who threw for 189 yards and a touchdown on 12 of 24 passing attempts. His primary target was Duce Robinson, who had a standout game, racking up 134 receiving yards and a touchdown on 6 receptions. The Seminoles also saw strong contributions on the ground, with Ousmane Kromah leading the rushing attack with 59 yards. Samuel Singleton added 53 rushing yards.
For Virginia Tech, Kyron Drones threw for 125 yards and a touchdown, completing 10 of 18 passes. Marcellous Hawkins led the Hokies' ground game, rushing for 101 yards on 12 attempts. Ayden Greene was the leading receiver for Virginia Tech, with 39 receiving yards and a touchdown on 2 receptions.
Defensively, Caleb Woodson led the Hokies with 8 tackles. Elijah Herring, Earl Little II, and Jaden Keller also had solid performances for their respective teams, contributing significantly in the tackle department.
**Turning Points**
The game’s momentum shifted in the second quarter when Thomas Castellanos connected with Duce Robinson for a 50-yard touchdown pass, giving Florida State a significant boost. This play, occurring in the second quarter, showcased the Seminoles’ ability to generate explosive plays.
In the first quarter, Marcellous Hawkins had a 40-yard run for Virginia Tech. However, Florida State's defense tightened up, and Virginia Tech struggled to maintain consistent drives.
The Seminoles also benefited from a 39-yard kickoff return by J. Lucas in the fourth quarter. While the Hokies had a 37-yard kickoff return in the third quarter, Florida State's ability to capitalize on their field position proved crucial.
On the negative side, in the first quarter, Kyron Drones had a pass to Marcellous Hawkins result in a 5-yard loss. Later, in the third quarter, Drones was sacked, resulting in a fumble recovered by Florida State, which further hurt Virginia Tech's progress.
**Looking Ahead**
Florida State's dominant performance against Virginia Tech highlights their offensive capabilities. They will look to build on this success in their upcoming games. Virginia Tech will need to regroup and address their offensive inefficiencies as they prepare for their next opponent.