2018 Florida State Seminoles football team

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2018 Florida State Seminoles football
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionAtlantic Division
Record5–7 (3–5 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorWalt Bell (1st season)
Offensive schemeGulf Coast
Defensive coordinatorHarlon Barnett (1st season)
Base defenseMultiple
CaptainRicky Aguayo
Alec Eberle
Brian Burns
Home stadiumDoak Campbell Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2017
2019 →
2018 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Atlantic Division
No. 1 Clemson x$#^   8 0     15 0  
No. 15 Syracuse   6 2     10 3  
NC State   5 3     9 4  
Boston College   4 4     7 5  
Wake Forest   3 5     7 6  
Florida State   3 5     5 7  
Louisville   0 8     2 10  
Coastal Division
Pittsburgh x   6 2     7 7  
Georgia Tech   5 3     7 6  
Miami (FL)   4 4     7 6  
Virginia   4 4     8 5  
Virginia Tech   4 4     6 7  
Duke   3 5     8 5  
North Carolina   1 7     2 9  
Championship: Clemson 42, Pittsburgh 10
  • # – College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 Florida State Seminoles football team represented Florida State University during the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Seminoles were led by first-year head coach Willie Taggart and played their home games at Doak Campbell Stadium. They competed as members of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The Seminoles finished the season with a losing record for the first time since

NFL Draft,[2] with defensive tackle Demarcus Christmas
being selected in the sixth round.

Recruiting

Position key
Back B
Center
C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE
Defensive lineman
DL Defensive tackle DT
End
E
Fullback
FB
Guard
G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner
KR
Offensive tackle
OT
Offensive lineman
OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS
Punter
P
Punt returner
PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB
Safety
S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

The Seminoles signed a total of 21 recruits.

US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Robert Cooper
DT
Snellville, GA
South Gwinnett High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 377 lb (171 kg) Jun 16, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Christian Meadows
OG
Montezuma, GA
Macon County High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 330 lb (150 kg) Jul 29, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Asante Samuel Jr.
CB
Fort Lauderdale, FL
St. Thomas Aquinas High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 164 lb (74 kg) Apr 13, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Anthony Lytton
CB
Upper Marlboro, MD
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 173 lb (78 kg) Apr 27, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Amari Gainer
LB
Tallahassee, FL
Lawton Chiles High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 194 lb (88 kg) May 26, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
D'Marcus Adams
WR
Daytona Beach, FL
Mainland High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Christian Armstrong
OT
Warner Robins, GA
Warner Robins High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 335 lb (152 kg) Jun 25, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Chaz Neal
DE
Wesley Chapel, FL
Wesley Chapel High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 253 lb (115 kg) Jul 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jaiden Woodbey
S
Bellflower, CA
St. John Bosco High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 204 lb (93 kg) Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Isaiah Bolden
CB
Tampa, FL
Wesley Chapel High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Dec 22, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Camren McDonald
TE
Long Beach, CA
Poly High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jan 13, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jalen Goss
OT
Valdosta, GA
Lowndes High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Jan 15, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Xavier Peters
LB
West Chester, OH Lakota West High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jan 28, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Dennis Briggs
DE
Kissimmee, FL
Gateway High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 252 lb (114 kg) Jan 28, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Warren Thompson
WR
Seffner, FL
Armwood High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jan 31, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Keyshawn Helton
WR
Pensacola, FL
West Florida Tech High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) Feb 4, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Anthony Grant
RB
Buford, GA
Buford High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Malcolm Lamar
DE
Seffner, FL
Armwood High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jamarcus Chatman
DT
Rome, GA
Rome High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 266 lb (121 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Tre'Shaun Harrison
WR
Seattle, WA
Garfield High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jordan Young
WR
Conyers, GA
Heritage High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "FSU Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 11, 2018.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Award Player Position Year
Rimington Trophy[3] Alec Eberle C SR
Chuck Bednarik Award[4] Brian Burns DE JR
Maxwell Award[5] Deondre Francois QB JR
Cam Akers RB SO
Doak Walker Award[6] Cam Akers RB SO
Jacques Patrick RB SR
Outland Trophy[7] Alec Eberle C SR
Lou Groza Award[8] Ricky Aguayo K JR
Ray Guy Award[9] Logan Tyler P JR
Wuerffel Trophy[10] Alec Eberle C SR
Walter Camp Award[11] Cam Akers RB SO
Ted Hendricks Award[12] Brian Burns DE JR

ACC media poll

In the preseason ACC media poll, Florida State was selected to finish second in the Atlantic division.

Media poll (Atlantic)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Clemson 1,031 (145)
2 Florida State 789 (1)
3 NC State 712 (2)
4 Boston College 545
5 Louisville 422
6 Wake Forest 413
7 Syracuse 232

Preseason All-ACC teams

The Seminoles had two players selected to the preseason All-ACC teams, with one offensive selection and one on special teams.

  • Cam Akers
  • Ricky Aguayo

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 38:00 p.m.No. 20 Virginia TechNo. 19ESPNL 3–24[13]79,560
September 87:20 p.m.No. 9 (
ACCN
W 36–26[14]72,239
September 1512:00 p.m.at
Carrier Dome
  • Syracuse, NY
  • ESPNL 7–30[15]37,457
    September 223:30 p.m.Northern Illinois*
    • Doak Campbell Stadium
    • Tallahassee, FL
    ESPNUW 37–19[16]65,633
    September 293:30 p.m.at
    Louisville, KY
    ESPN2W 28–24[17]52,798
    October 63:30 p.m.at No. 17
    ABC
    L 27–28[18]65,490
    October 203:30 p.m.Wake Forestdagger
    • Doak Campbell Stadium
    • Tallahassee, FL
    ESPN2W 38–17[19]67,274
    October 2712:00 p.m.No. 2 Clemson
    • Doak Campbell Stadium
    • Tallahassee, FL (rivalry)
    ABCL 10–59[20]68,403
    November 33:30 p.m.at NC StateABCL 28–47[21]57,600
    November 107:30 p.m.at No. 3 Notre Dame*NBCL 13–42[22]77,622
    November 173:30 p.m.No. 22 Boston College
    • Doak Campbell Stadium
    • Tallahassee, FL
    ESPN2W 22–21[23]57,274
    November 2412:00 p.m.No. 13 Florida*
    • Doak Campbell Stadium
    • Tallahassee, FL (rivalry)
    ABCL 14–41[24]71,953
    • *Non-conference game
    • daggerHomecoming
    • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
    • All times are in Eastern time

    Schedule Source:[25]

    Coaching staff

    Florida State Seminoles coaches

    Head coach

    Assistant coaches

    • Walt BellOffensive coordinator/quarterbacks
    • Harlon BarnettDefensive coordinator/defensive backs
    • Greg FreyOffensive line
    • Odell HagginsDefensive tackle
    • Mark SnyderDefensive ends
    • Telly lockette – Tight ends
    • David kelly – Wide receivers
    • Donte pimpleton – Running backs
    • Raymond woodie – Linebackers
    • Alonzo hamilton – Special Teams
    • Irele oderinde – Strength and conditioning
    • Mickey AndrewsSpecial assistant

    Roster

    2018 Florida State Seminoles football team roster
    Players Coaches
    Offense
    Pos. # Name Class
    QB 1 James Blackman So
    RB 3 Cam Akers So
    RB 4 Khalan Laborn  Fr
    TE 6 Tre' McKitty So
    WR 8 Nyqwan Murray Sr
    RB 9 Jacques Patrick Sr
    RB 10 Anthony Grant Fr
    WR 11 George Campbell  Jr
    QB 12 Deondre Francois  Jr
    WR 13 Caleb Ward Fr
    QB 14 Nolan McDonald Fr
    WR 14 Deonté Sheffield  Fr
    WR 15 Tamorrion Terry  Fr
    QB 16 Alex Eleyssami Fr
    WR 18 Warren Thompson Fr
    QB 19 Beau Fillichio Fr
    WR 20 Keyshawn Helton Fr
    RB 22 Amir Rasul Jr
    TE 26 Johnathan Vickers  Sr
    WR 28 D'Marcus Adams Fr
    WR 29 D.J. Matthews So
    TE 32 Gabe Nabers Jr
    RB 37 Blaik Middleton  Jr
    WR 41 Michael Barulich  So
    OL 51 Baveon Johnson  So
    OL 52 Christian Meadows Fr
    OL 54 Alec Eberle  Sr
    OL 59 Brady Scott  Fr
    OL 61 Jalen Goss Fr
    OL 66 Andrew Basham  Jr
    OL 68 Jeremy Czerenda Fr
    OL 69 Landon Dickerson  So
    OL 70 Cole Minshew  Jr
    OL 71 Chaz Neal Fr
    OL 72 Mike Arnold  So
    OL 73 Jauan Williams  So
    OL 74 Derrick Kelly II  Sr
    OL 75 Abdul Bello  Jr
    OL 76 Arthur Williams  Sr
    OL 77 Christian Armstrong Fr
    WR 80 Ontaria Wilson  Fr
    TE 81 Alex Marshall  Fr
    TE 82 Naseir Upshur Jr
    WR 83 Jordan Young Fr
    WR 84 Adarius Dent Fr
    WR 85 Tyrell Moorer  Jr
    TE 87 Camren McDonald Fr
    WR 88 Tre'Shaun Harrison Fr
    WR 89 Keith Gavin Jr
    Defense
    Pos. # Name Class
    DB 1 Levonta Taylor Jr
    LB 5 Dontavious Jackson Jr
    DB 8 Stanford Samuels III So
    DL 11 Janarius Robinson  So
    DB 12 A.J. Lytton Fr
    DL 13 Joshua Kaindoh So
    DB 14 Kale Meyers Jr
    DB 15 Carlos Becker III Jr
    DL 16 Cory Durden  Fr
    DB 19 A.J. Westbrook Sr
    LB 20 Jaiden Woodbey Fr
    DL 21 Marvin Wilson So
    LB 22 Adonis Thomas  Jr
    DB 23 Hamsah Nasirildeen So
    DB 24 Cyrus Fagan So
    DB 26 Asante Samuel Jr. Fr
    LB 27 Zaquandre White  Fr
    LB 28 DeCalon Brooks  Fr
    DB 29 Isaiah Bolden Fr
    DL 31 Kris Dixon  Jr
    DB 32 Array Culmer  Sr
    LB 33 Amari Gainer Fr
    LB 35 Leonard Warner III So
    DB 37 Kameron House  So
    DB 38 Izaiah Prouse-Lackey  Sr
    DB 39 Claudio Williams  Jr
    LB 41 Joseph Garcia  So
    DB 43 Joseph Schergen  So
    DB 45 Demetrius Artis  Jr
    DB 46 John Moschella III Sr
    LB 48 Armani Kerr  So
    DL 49 Cedric Wood  So
    LB 51 Josh Brown Jr
    DL 53 Ja'Len Parks  Fr
    DL 55 Fredrick Jones  Sr
    LB 56 Emmett Rice Jr
    DL 58 Dennis Briggs Jr. Fr
    DL 59 Xavier Peters Fr
    DL 67 Adam Torres  Sr
    DL 90 Demarcus Christmas  Sr
    DL 91 Robert Cooper Fr
    DL 93 Peter Osimen  Jr
    DL 94 Walvenski Aimé  Sr
    DL 95 Jamarcus Chatman Fr
    DL 97 Malcolm Lamar Fr
    DL 99 Brian Burns Jr
    Special teams
    Pos. # Name Class
    P
    21 Logan Tyler Jr
    K 23 Ricky Aguayo Jr
    P
    30 Tommy Martin  Fr
    LS 40 Ken Burnham  Sr
    LS 42 Garrett Murray  Fr
    LS 44 Grant Glennon  Fr
    LS 63 Tanner Adkison  So
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    Coordinators/assistant coaches

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    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Injured Injured
    • Redshirt Redshirt

    Roster
    Last update: 1/1/19

    Rankings

    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
    — = Not ranked RV = Received votes
    Week
    PollPre1234567891011121314Final
    AP
    19RVRV
    Coaches19RVRV
    CFPNot releasedNot released

    Game summaries

    Virginia Tech

    1 2 3 4 Total
    No. 20 Hokies 10 7 0 7 24
    No. 19 Seminoles 0 3 0 0 3

    Samford

    1 2 3 4 Total
    No. 9 (
    FCS
    )
    Bulldogs
    16 7 0 3 26
    Seminoles 7 14 0 15 36

    At Syracuse

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Seminoles 0 0 0 7 7
    Orange 3 3 14 10 30

    Northern Illinois

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Huskies 0 7 6 6 19
    Seminoles 14 6 3 14 37

    At Louisville

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Seminoles 7 0 7 14 28
    Cardinals 7 14 3 0 24

    At Miami (FL)

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Seminoles 7 13 7 0 27
    No. 17 Hurricanes 0 7 14 7 28

    Wake Forest

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Demon Deacons 10 0 0 7 17
    Seminoles 7 14 10 7 38

    Clemson

    1 2 3 4 Total
    No. 2 Tigers 0 28 24 7 59
    Seminoles 0 0 3 7 10

    At NC State

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Seminoles 0 14 7 7 28
    Wolfpack 10 17 10 10 47

    At Notre Dame

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Seminoles 0 6 7 0 13
    No. 3 Fighting Irish 17 15 3 7 42

    Boston College

    1 2 3 4 Total
    No. 22 Eagles 0 7 7 7 21
    Seminoles 0 6 7 9 22

    Florida

    1 2 3 4 Total
    No. 13 Gators 3 10 14 14 41
    Seminoles 0 7 7 0 14

    Post-season

    All-ACC

    The Seminoles had five players selected to the All-ACC team, with three defensive selections and two offensive selections.[26]

    NFL draft

    Player Team Round Pick # Position
    Brian Burns Carolina Panthers 1st 16 LB
    Demarcus Christmas Seattle Seahawks 6th 209 DT

    References

    1. ^ "Clock Strikes 12 On Streaks, Noles' Football Season". November 24, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
    2. ^ "Burns Selected 16th Overall In First Round Of NFL Draft". April 25, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
    3. ^ "Rimington Trophy Press Release". May 30, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
    4. ^ "2018 Bednarik Award Watch List". July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
    5. ^ "2018 Maxwell Award Watch List". July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
    6. ^ "2018 Doak Walker Award Candidates". July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
    7. ^ "2018 OUTLAND TROPHY WATCH LIST UNVEILED". July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
    8. ^ "Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Announces 2018 Preseason Watch List". July 25, 2018. Archived from the original on August 17, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
    9. ^ "Ray Guy Award preseason watch list unveiled". July 25, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
    10. ^ "Wuerffel Trophy Unveils 2018 Watch List". July 26, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
    11. ^ Carbone, Al (July 27, 2018). "Walter Camp Football Foundation Announces 2018 Player of the Year Preseason "Watch List"". Retrieved July 30, 2018.
    12. ^ "Preseason Watch List - 2018 edition of the Ted Hendricks Award" (PDF). August 14, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
    13. ^ "Missed Opportunities, Missing Magic Spoil Taggart Debut". September 3, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
    14. ^ "Noles Extract Taggart's First Win With Great Escape". September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
    15. ^ "'We've Got To Get Better': Football Falls, 30-7, At Syracuse". September 15, 2018. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
    16. ^ "Noles Start Fast, Pull Away For 37-19 Win Over NIU". September 22, 2018. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
    17. ^ "Westbrook Pick, Murray TD Gives Noles Comeback Win". September 29, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
    18. ^ "Football Narrowly Misses Upset Of No. 17 UM, 28-27". October 6, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
    19. ^ "No Homecoming Wake: Football Rips Deacs". October 20, 2018. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
    20. ^ "Noles Stunned By Tigers' Second Quarter Onslaught". October 27, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
    21. ^ "Football Falls 47-28 At NC State". November 3, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
    22. ^ "Football Falls To Irish In South Bend". November 10, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
    23. ^ "Francois, Terry Lift Noles To 'An Incredible Win' Over BC". November 17, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
    24. ^ "Season Comes to an End with Loss to Florida". November 24, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
    25. ^ "2018 Florida State Seminoles Football Schedule". fbschedules.com. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
    26. ^ "Burns Named First Team All-ACC". November 26, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2018.