- Safid Deen of the Tallahassee Democrat relays Reggie Northrup's message that some of the younger Seminoles needed a wake-up call.
- Michael Burke of Troy Nunes is an Absolute Magician, the Syracuse SB Nation blog, seeks to answer the question of how much success Everett Golson will have against the Orange defense on Saturday including some film from Golson's last game against Syracuse. With the status of Dalvin Cook in question for tomorrow's game, Golson may be asked to take on a larger role in the offense.
- Brendan Sonnone, FSU beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel, blames injuries and inexperience for the continuing problems that have been plaguing the Seminole offensive line.