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Florida State Falls to Memphis 20-12, Drops to 0-3 After Paying $1.3 Million

Sep 14, 2024, 07:29 PM

Florida State University (FSU) suffered a 20-12 loss to Memphis, marking their third consecutive defeat this season. The Seminoles, who started the season ranked in the preseason AP Top 10, have now fallen to 0-3. This is the first time since 2021 that FSU has started a season with three losses. Memphis capitalized on FSU's turnovers, scoring all their points off these mistakes. Despite FSU's efforts, including a 54-yard field goal, they were unable to overcome Memphis. The Tigers' victory was significant as it was their first true road win over a power conference team since 2015. Additionally, FSU paid Memphis $1.3 million for this game, adding to the sting of the defeat. Memphis, led by Ryan Silverfield, defeated Mike Norvell's team, with all three of FSU's losses coming against unranked teams.