Jasen Lopez, Ashton Daniels and Amari Thomas were the top offensive contributors as Florida State beat Pittsburgh 16-10 on Friday, Nov. 13, at Acrisure Stadium.
The Seminoles did not post huge numbers in a low-scoring game, but they got enough from the passing game, a key short-yardage touchdown and three scoring drives set up by steady execution. Florida State finished with 260 total yards, including 163 through the air and 97 on the ground, while improving to 5-5 overall and 3-4 in ACC play.
Lopez gives FSU its biggest spark
Lopez was Florida State’s leading receiver with five catches for 72 yards. His longest play went for 46 yards, and that chunk gain helped explain why he stood out in a game where explosive offense was hard to find.
With the Seminoles averaging 4.6 yards per play, every productive snap mattered. Lopez accounted for nearly half of Daniels’ passing total and gave Florida State its most reliable downfield option.
Daniels keeps the offense on schedule
Daniels finished 16 of 24 for 163 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He also added 27 net rushing yards on nine carries.
That line will not rank among Florida State’s biggest passing performances of the season, but it was important in the context of this game. Daniels avoided the turnover that could have swung momentum back to Pitt and helped guide scoring marches of 56, 83 and 23 yards in a one-possession win.
Florida State’s offense converted three of its four red-zone trips into points, a key detail in a game where drives were limited and field position mattered throughout the night.
Thomas delivers the touchdown
Thomas led the Seminoles on the ground with 30 rushing yards on 13 carries and scored Florida State’s only offensive touchdown. His 1-yard run with 10:49 left in the third quarter capped a five-play, 32-yard drive after the defense produced an interception.
He also caught three passes for 14 yards, making him one of the team’s more involved all-around contributors. Zay Parks added 27 rushing yards and one catch, while Micahi Danzy chipped in 15 rushing yards and 24 receiving yards.
In a game where Florida State did not control the box score overall, the offense still found enough answers. The Seminoles were outgained 306-260, but they protected the ball in the passing game, finished with three made field goals from Gabe Panikowski and took advantage of short fields when chances appeared.
The result gave Florida State a second straight road win and kept the Seminoles moving toward the final stretch of the regular season. FSU will look to carry that formula into its next game as the schedule turns toward the closing weeks.
