Saturday, they lost their third game in a row — opening 0-3 for the first time since 1976, the late Bobby Bowden’s first season in Tallahassee — in getting thumped by Wake Forest, 35-14, on Saturday.
Already reeling from a loss to Jacksonville State on the final play, the Seminoles were reckless with giveaways and critical first-half penalties that prevented them from mounting a serious threat.
Sam Hartman threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns, and A.T. Perry grabbed seven passes for 155 yards and a TD as Wake Forest cruised.
Wake Forest (3-0, 1-0 ACC) rolled up 484 yards — 332 in the first half — of total offense, including 225 on the ground.