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The relevance is in the intimacy. On paper, Florida- Florida State is a sagging rivalry, as the Gators ride a five-game winning streak against the Seminoles , the last two in blowout fashion.

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. A.K.A. The Swamp. A.K.A. Florida Field.

It was perhaps the most amazing tackle, 45 yards down field, that a Florida State linebacker has ever had.

Florida State guard Rodney Hudson has been awarded the 2009 Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the most outstanding blocker in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Florida State freshman K Dustin Hopkins wasn't expecting to get the call from the coaches after a timeout to get out on the field for a field goal.

Broadcasts : TV - " CBS; Radio - " 540 AM ; Online: www.gatorzone.com. Weather: No rain chance, 67 high, 44 low Quick Slant : This game will be carried by emotions.

Welcome to the second quarter. Florida leading FSU 7-0 at the end of one. Let's get to it ... 4:16 - UF has it 4th and 11 on its own 20.

Published: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 9:06 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 9:06 p.m. GAINESVILLE After watching tape of Florida State's offense this week, Florida's defensive players are having a hard time understanding the Seminoles' record.

It hasn't been the year any Florida State player, coach or fan was hoping it would be, but the 2009 football season has still had plenty of memorable moments.

Dona TMt laugh. It can happen. Unranked Florida State can beat unmatched and unrivaled Florida on Saturday.

As disappointing as Florida State 's season has been - and it has been plenty so for a program that had aspirations of winning the Atlantic Coast Conference - the Seminoles can take solace that better days seem not too far off.

For as much good work as offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher has done since he arrived at Florida State three years ago – and it's been plenty – there is still one problem he hasn't been able to solve.

As he sprinted toward the sideline on an end around, Florida State receiver Bert Reed did something he failed to do earlier in the game against Maryland: He faked out the first would-be tackler.

They were flying fast and furious Monday. From every direction. If there has been one constant for the past four Florida State-Florida game weeks, it's questions about You Know Who during the weekly FSU press conferences.

File photo by The Associated Press Running back Lonnie Pryor of Florida State will get to experience first hand the Florida-Florida State rivalry on Saturday.

The Florida State football players' ears got as much of a workout Tuesday as the rest of their bodies.

Two of Florida State's top performers this season almost wound up playing at Florida.

And he deserved it. Herea TMs the release from the ACC: SPECIALIST a ' Greg Reid, Florida State, CB, Fr., 5-9, 175, Valdosta, Ga.

Throughout a season that already seemed long and frustrating even a few weeks into it, the Florida State defense has lacked game-changing plays, the ability to make key stops and, at times, competence.

Two days later, Jimbo Fisher still seemed emotional talking about it. Yes, the Florida State Seminoles have struggled to a 6-5 season to this point and had to come from behind late in the fourth quarter to defeat 2-9 Maryland on Saturday.

Early in the week, redshirt sophomore Bert Reed stepped up to the podium and spoke with the media about Florida State's upcoming game against the nation's top-ranked team, Florida.

Maryland freshman punter Nick Ferrara didn't know it, but his misfiring right foot saved a legend's job Saturday.

Jermaine Thomas entered his sophomore season with visions of becoming the first running back at Florida State to run for 1,000 yards since 1996.

Not more than 24 hours after Florida State earned bowl eligibility with its 29-26 victory against Maryland, some notes, quotes, thoughts and observations, not necessarily in that order: Let's start this thing off with the way yesterday's game started off: With a couple of nice tributes.

The most delighted 6-5 coach in America is accepting congratulations on the field after beating a last-place team in the final minute Saturday afternoon.

Time: Today at noon. n Site: Doak Campbell Stadium n Online: Live game blog on NoleSports.com. n TV: FOX.

It was probably the best special-teams performance of the season for the Florida State Seminoles.

Greg Reid has made several big plays for Florida State this season, but none more important than Saturday.

After 26 years of chewing out, cussing, spitting, stomping and ultimately developing some of the best defenses in the country at Florida State, Mickey Andrews will coach at Doak Walker Stadium for the last time on Saturday.

Florida State is hoping to become bowl eligible for the 28th straight season against Maryland on Saturday in a game that will be mostly about new quarterbacks and old coaches.

Forget the passing numbers. When it comes to Maryland starting quarterback Jamarr Robinson, they're not the ones that really concern Florida State coach Bobby Bowden.

For Florida State 's EJ Manuel, the question has changed. Last week, folks wondered how the redshirt freshman QB would perform in his first start in place of injured star Christian Ponder.

It may have been one of Florida State coach Bobby Bowden's biggest wins. Perhaps not one of great significance to the rest of the college football world, but very important to the octogenarian coach who hopes to coach one final season here in 2010.

It hasn't been done around here since 1996, when a little guy wearing No. 28 was dancing around defenders on a weekly basis.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney has an idea how to get star tailback C.J. Spiller a bit more attention in his Heisman Trophy drive.

Bobby Bowden got a strong and considerable vote of confidence Wednesday - from Florida Gov.

Florida State freshman kicker Dustin Hopkins is hitting the mark of late. In the last five games, he's made 8 of 10 field-goal attempts.

Florida State sophomore TB Ty Jones , the former Middleton High standout who had started three of the first four games, finally got back on the field Saturday.

Herea s the story . Jermaine Thomas entered this season with aspirations of becoming the first Florida State running back since 1996 to run for 1,000 yards.

Guard Rodney Hudson, a pre-season All-ACC pick and All-America candidate, may not play Saturday against Maryland because of a sprained knee ligament.

I am taking over for Andrew so he can get started on his game story for the Web.

Former Florida State QB Marcus Outzen can empathize like few others with the position current Seminoles' starting QB, EJ Manuel , finds himself in as the unexpected starter.

For Florida State, the success of standout quarterback Christian Ponder has been the saving grace for an otherwise dismal season.

During his weekly teleconference with the local media on Sunday afternoon, Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden was asked once again about his future - and the future of the program.

If Ole Miss had featured Dexter McCluster more early on, it might have beaten South Carolina and Alabama.

At Winston-Salem, N.C., Jermaine Thomas rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown, E.J. Manuel was effective in his first career start quarterback, and Florida State kept its bowl hopes alive with a 41-28 victory over Wake Forest .

Greg Reid had come close before. He had a 63-yard punt return against South Florida.

It was the kind of hit that can fire up an entire team. And in this case, an entire stadium.

Can the 'Noles hold on to their 34-21 lead? Let's find out together. A little bit of the option working for the Noles.

As senior Riley Skinner plays his final home game for Wake Forest Saturday, Florida State freshman E.J. Manuel makes his first start.

It's like that age-old question about the tree and the forest. If a cornerback plays well, but doesn't make any interception, does it count? Does it make a sound? Does it get noticed at all? That's what Florida State senior cornerback Patrick Robinson has been experiencing all season long.

This is not the time to play cautious and Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher vows he won't with new starting quarterback E.J. Manuel.

It's not like Florida State's football schedules are printed each year with an asterisk by this game.

Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher said the strongest quality quarterbacks Christian Ponder and EJ Manuel share is their accountability.

With a date Saturday against a Clemson team that leads the Atlantic Coast Conference in pass defense, FSU was pleased to see two key offensive players working at full speed Thursday.

EJ Manuel on Saturday will make his debut as Florida Statea TMs starting quarterback.

Florida State can only hope that E.J. Manuel responds as have numerous backup quarterbacks before him.

This Tim Linafelt live from the press box at Clemson Memorial Stadium It's a very orange scene here as the Tigers and their fans are dressed all in orange.

Florida State offense vs. Clemson defense QB Christian Ponder finished last week's game despite injured ribs and is expected to play this week, but whether he is limited or Florida State tries to protect him this week by limiting his carries remains to be seen.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - As if a four-interception night couldn't be any worse, Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder has separated his throwing shoulder.

CLEMSON, S.C. - Gone are any chances of winning the ACC Atlantic Division, playing in the ACC title game or making a BCS bowl.

Bobby Bowden joins today a group of five college football coaches who were still coaching at the age of 80.

Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder will miss Saturday's game against Wake Forest with a separated right throwing shoulder suffered in Saturday's loss to Clemson .

Florida State coach Bobby Bowden grew tired of looking across the field to the Clemson bench and seeing his son Tommy.

For all of Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder's football and academic accolades, Clemson linebacker Brandon Maye has given him a new nickname - "Jimmy Neutron," the boy genius cartoon character.

Florida State's Bobby Bowden and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney have a chance to silence their critics, at least for a while.

A month ago, few would have expected Clemson's game Saturday against Florida State could be one of the more interesting games of the weekend.

For the final time this week, Christian Ponder had to answer questions about his ribs.

After splitting their last eight meetings since 2000, the Seminoles will look to pick up their first win in Death Valley in eight years this Saturday against the Tigers.

Florida State junior quarterback Christian Ponder on Wednesday was named one of 16 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award, given to college football's player of the year.

Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews, as expected for the past few months, said Tuesday that he will retire after this season.

Florida State veteran defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews said he will address his coaching future on Tuesday.

TALLAHASSEE -- Seniority apparently doesn't mean much for Florida State football players when it comes to securing game tickets from teammates.

TALLAHASSEE -- There was that one play when an already hurting Christian Ponder was rocked by North Carolina State cornerback C.J. Wilson.

Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. Quarterback Christian Ponder has bruised ribs and could miss Florida State's game Saturday at Clemson.

Mickey Andrews was dissecting yet another game of big plays allowed by his defense, but also the key ones it made when he excused himself from his post-game press conference.