On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network

Florida State's struggles continued Friday night with another road loss, this time at Louisville. On this episode of On The Bench, Chris Nee, John Evans, and Kolby Crawford break down what went wrong against the Cardinals, including FSU's defensive collapse, offensive inconsistencies, and the inability to win away from home.The crew also looks ahead to rivalry week against Miami, where the Seminoles enter as massive underdogs. Beyond the on-field issues, the discussion turns to growing frustration surrounding Florida State's football program, questions about leadership and investment, and the lack of clarity regarding the future of FSU athletics. (0:00) - Intro (2:45) - The Fourth-and-Goal (6:10) - Searching for Positives in the Loss (10:55) - Louisville Runs All Over FSU's Defense (13:40) - Previewing the Miami Matchup (19:00) - Frustration With the Direction of the Program (25:20) - Silence Surrounding FSU's Athletic Administration (30:30) - The Standard at Florida State and What Comes NextYou can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Florida State jumped out to a 14-0 lead against Louisville before everything unraveled in a 44-20 road loss. The Seminoles surrendered 397 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. On this instant reaction episode of On The Bench, the crew breaks down FSU's defensive collapse, the offensive execution issues that plagued the Seminoles, and the continued struggles under Mike Norvell. They also discuss Tony White's defensive scheme, ongoing roster concerns, and whether Florida State has answers for the remainder of the season.(0:00) - Intro(4:00) - Louisville Exposes FSU's Run Defense(8:00) - Evaluating Mike Norvell's Offensive Game Plan(12:00) - Why Does FSU Continue to Struggle on the Road?(16:00) - Assessing the Coaching Staff(22:00) - FSU's Standards, Leadership and Administration(26:00) - Final Thoughts and What's Next for FSU

Florida State heads back on the road for a Friday night matchup against Louisville, looking to build on its dominant 38-7 victory over Virginia.On this episode of On The Bench, Trey Rowland, Chris Nee, John Evans and Kolby Crawford break down the matchup between the Seminoles and Cardinals. The crew examines Louisville's explosive offense, the challenges Jeff Brohm's scheme presents for FSU's defense, and the vulnerabilities in Louisville's struggling secondary.On the other side of the ball, the guys discuss how Ashton Daniels and Florida State's offense can exploit Louisville's defense, the importance of establishing the run, and the potential impact of the Cardinals' pass rush.The crew wraps up with keys to the game and score predictions.(0:00) - Intro(6:30) - Can FSU Build on Its Win Over Virginia?(12:30) - Louisville's Dangerous Running Backs(16:30) - Louisville's Receiving Threats(18:30) - How FSU Can Slow Down Jeff Brohm's Offense(23:30) - Breaking Down Louisville's Defense(30:30) - FSU's Passing Game Against Louisville's Secondary(41:00) - FSU-Louisville Score Predictions(48:30) - Final Thoughts and Keys to VictoryYou can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Florida State responded in a major way Saturday, overcoming a slow start before scoring 38 unanswered points in a blowout of Virginia. On this episode of On The Bench, the guys discuss Mike Norvell's comments following the win, whether Saturday's performance can become a turning point for the Seminoles, and what stood out on both sides of the ball.The discussion dives into FSU's dominant defensive performance, including 10 sacks and major improvement from the linebackers, while also breaking down Ashton Daniels, the Seminoles' playmakers and an efficient offensive attack. The guys then turn their attention to Friday night's road matchup against Louisville and what FSU must do to show the Virginia performance wasn't a one-off. Plus, they wrap up with recruiting notes following a productive visitor weekend in Tallahassee.(0:00) - Intro(4:43) - Breaking Down FSU's 38-7 Win Over Virginia(7:54) - Defensive Adjustments & a Dominant Pass Rush(13:41) - Breaking Down Florida State's Offense(19:20) - Ashton Daniels and FSU's Offensive Playmakers(26:14) - Can Florida State Finally Find Consistency?(29:31) - Early Look at Louisville(34:58) - Recruiting Notes From the Virginia Weekend(41:32) - Final Thoughts Before Turning to LouisvilleYou can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Florida State delivered its most complete performance of the season, dominating Virginia for a 38-7 win. The guys break down FSU’s offensive production and the performance of a defensive front that produced 10 sacks and 12 tackles for loss. They also discuss what this win says about Mike Norvell’s team, and the bigger question facing Florida State: can the Seminoles build on this performance on a short week at Louisville?(0:00) - Intro(5:05) - FSU Finally Puts Everything Together(8:12) - Ashton Daniels’ Day & FSU’s Offense(16:59) - Florida State’s Defense Dominates With 10 Sacks(21:12) - What Does This Win Mean for Mike Norvell?(30:01) - Final Takeaways From FSU’s Dominant Win