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Did Steve Spurrier fear going through a finish like Bobby Bowden?

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In the end, you wonder if Steve Spurrier remembered an old foe. In the final moments, you wonder if he wanted to avoid a finish like the one that Bobby Bowden had suffered. They were antagonists, of course. For a 12-year period, over 14 games, they sent fine football teams against each other. You were for Florida, or you were for FSU. You were with Bowden in this corner, or you were with Spurrier in that one. No one won…

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Winning score leads FSU’s Dalvin Cook to Sunshine Player of Week Award

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At the moment, they were behind. The crowd was loud, and the Miami Hurricanes could smell an upset, and the rankings were at risk. So FSU did what anyone would: It gave the ball to Dalvin Cook, who promptly swept around right end for a 23-yard touchdown. It was Cook’s third score, and his shortest, but it was also his most important. One week after injuring his left hamstring, Cook rushed for 222 yards to beat the Hurricanes. For his…

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Miami good in spots, but it’ll take a whole game for the Canes to beat FSU

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On a given drive, it is easy to believe in the Miami Hurricanes. When Brad Kaaya drops back in the pocket, for instance, you can see lights and cameras. On such plays, all the world can be his, and all the possibilities are endless. When Joe Yearby cuts in the hole, you can see sidelines and touchdowns. But for a full game, can you see it? This has been the thing that has highlighted the stay of Al Golden. His…

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10 college football questions: Can FSU’s offense find a spark against Hurricanes?

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Has the wake-up call for the FSU offense arrived yet? We’ll see. So far, FSU is ranked only 61st in the country on offense. Quarterback Everett Golson has seemed hesitant so far, and there haven’t been nearly enough big plays in his arm. With running back Dalvin Cook iffy because of a bad hamstring. Miami’s defense has been bad since the fourth quarter of the Nebraska game, but the Hurricanes will probably have more quality defenders than any team that…

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Despite its controversies, Miami has one of its best chances to upset FSU

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The coach is under fire. The fans are unhappy. The last game was a bitter example that the program is not what it was. And despite it all, yes, the University of Miami has a chance against FSU. An outside chance, but a chance. There is enough explosion on the UM offensive side, and enough struggling on the FSU offense, to give the Canes a decent chance at FSU. Despite the noise surrounding the Hurricanes and the pressure on coach…

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College predictions: Florida isn’t ready to play the nation’s No. 3 team

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They aren’t there yet. Oh, Vernon Hargreaves is there. Jon Bullard is there. Alex McCalister is there. But not enough of the Florida Gators are to the level that coach Jim McElwain wants his team to be. Despite promise, quarterback Will Grier isn’t quite there yet. Running back Kelvin Taylor isn’t there yet. Receiver Antonio Callaway isn’t there yet. At least, they aren’t all the way there. Not enough to beat the nation’s No. 3 team in the Ole Miss…

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10 Questions: Can Florida, FSU and Miami stay unbeaten?

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With Florida, FSU and Miami still unbeaten this football season, we’re sure you have questions as to whether they all can stay that way. Follow along: Does Florida have a puncher’s chance against third-ranked Ole Miss? Sure. You don’t play a game in the Swamp with a top 25 defense and not have a chance. But it’s going to be tough. The Rebels are the real deal, a fast, explosive team that knocked off Alabama in Tuscaloosa earlier in the…

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