TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said a fourth-quarter penalty for blocking below the waist that negated a long run by the Seminoles was "gutless," and said he welcomed a fine for criticizing ACC officials after a 37-34 loss to Clemson on Saturday night.
No. 12 Florida State led 28-26 following two long Dalvin Cook touchdowns, when Cook sprang free for another long run into Clemson territory. An official called fullback Freddie Stevenson for an illegal block below the waist while clearing space for Cook. The Florida State sideline was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for arguing the call, and the Seminoles punted four plays later.