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FSU football fans rejoice as rivals Miami Hurricanes, Florida Gators suffer big losses
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The Miami magic has officially worn off, and Michael Irvin can finally wash his long-sleeve, good-luck charm UM shirt.
Florida State football fans can sleep easier knowing their in-state rivals lost Saturday.
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The No. 4 and previously undefeated Miami Hurricanes fell at Georgia Tech , 28-23, while the Florida Gators fell at No. 5 Texas 49-17.
Tech's win over UM was its second straight in the series. The Yellow Jackets , of course, opened this season with a win over FSU in Dublin, Ireland.
Posts from the Noles Only Facebook page reflected the improved mood of fans who have watched their team struggle mightily this season. FSU is 1-8 overall and dropped five straight heading into Saturday's game at No. 8 Notre Dame .
"Good day when Miami and Florida take an L"
" Georgia Tech is running counter against Miami the way we used to run it!"
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"GEORGIA TECH IS RUINING SEASONS"
"GA Tech showing scUM how to take a knee."
Miami struggled for most of the game, especially defensively, with 370 yards of offense. A chunk of it came on the ground with 270 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Georgia Tech held Miami's No. 1 offense to a season-low of 23 points. The Yellow Jackets led as high as 21-10 in the third quarter. FSU lost to both Georgia Tech in Week 0 and Miami in Week 9.
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Miami's loss put No. 15 SMU ahead of the Hurricanes in the ACC standings. The Mustangs are 5-0 in the conference and are on a bye week.
It is the first time Georgia Tech has beaten both Miami and FSU in the same year since 2009.
On the SEC side, the Florida Gators were dismantled by fifth-ranked Texas Longhorns , 49-17, dropping the Gators to 4-5.
The Gators were down to their third-string quarterback, Aidan Warner, after losing DJ Lagway l ast week against Georgia Tech and original starter Graham Mertz four weeks ago due to a season-ending knee injury.
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Texas QB Quinn Ewers threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns.
While there were rumors and speculation that UF coach Billy Napier's job could be in jeopardy after this season, Scott Stricklin, athletic director, announced that Napier will return next season.
FSU plays Florida in its season finale on Nov. 30.
How to watch FSU vs. Notre Dame
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Date:Saturday, Nov. 9
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Time:7:30 p.m.
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Where:Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana
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TV:NBC, Peacock TV
FSU football schedule 2024: TV channels, dates and start times
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Saturday, Aug. 24:vs. Georgia Tech * (Aer Lingus College Football Classic) Lost 24-21
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Monday, Sept. 2:vs. Boston College * | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN ( Fubo ) Lost 28-13
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Saturday, Sept. 7:Bye
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Saturday, Sept. 14:vs. Memphis | Noon | ESPN ( Fubo ) Lost 20-12
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Saturday, Oct. 12:Bye
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Saturday, Nov. 2:vs. North Carolina * | 3:30 p.m.| ESPN ( Fubo ) 35-11
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Saturday, Nov. 9:at No. 10 Notre Dame | 7:30 p.m. | NBC ( Fubo , Peacock )
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Saturday, Nov. 16:Bye
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Saturday, Nov. 23:vs. Charleston Southern
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Saturday, Nov. 30:vs. Florida
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Saturday, Dec. 6:ACC championship game (Charlotte, N.C)
All times Eastern
* = ACC
Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics for Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida State football fans rejoice in Miami, Florida misery Saturday
