Florida State breaks 2-year road losing streak -- how'd it get so bad? - ESPN

New coach, new road winning streak.

Just a week after Florida State fired head coach Mike Norvell, the Seminoles defeated Boston College 31-24 Saturday, getting back in the win column after a three-game losing streak. The victory also served as an unlikely milestone for the Seminoles in the program's quest to break out of its malaise.

It was Florida State's first win on the road in almost three years.

The last time the Seminoles had won a road game was Nov. 25, 2023, when Norvell's squad capped an undefeated regular season with a 24-15 win over rival Florida. Needless to say, a lot has changed since that November night in Gainesville.

Here are some of the top numbers and tidbits from Florida State's now-snapped losing streak.

The Seminoles' last road victory came with some solid professional talent on the field, not surprising for a team that finished the regular season 12-0. Florida State leaned on the ground game, with starting quarterback Jordan Travis having been lost for the season due to injury, and was rewarded with a trio of touchdowns by Trey Benson. Benson would be picked by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2024 draft, but he was waived this summer after two injury-plagued seasons.

Other Seminoles went on to have more success in the NFL. Star edge rushers Braden Fiske and Jared Verse have totaled 11.5 and 12 sacks, respectively. Wide receiver Keon Coleman could be headed for his most productive campaign as a pro, and defensive backs Renardo Green and Azareye'h Thomas have emerged as starters for the San Francisco 49ers and New York Jets, respectively.

Florida had future NFL talent on the field in the game as well. Ricky Pearsall posted 528 receiving yards in 10 games for the 49ers last season.