Warchant TV: Florida State head coach Mike Norvell weekly press conference - Kent State
Florida State (2-0, 0-0) moved up to 7th in the Associated Press Top 25 during its idle weekend.
On Monday, head coach Mike Norvell discussed the mindset heading into the next game vs. Kent State.
“I thought we had a really good week and the work they were able to pour in,” said Norvell.
“Big focus on ourselves, continue to work the details, fundamentals. We have a great journey ahead of us and each day of competition is critical.”
Norvell also relayed word that Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard, who was shot in the head the day after the 31-17 win over Alabama, is making progress and opened his eyes.
Florida State begins game week preparation on Tuesday morning.
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Florida State will face Kent State Saturday inside Doak Campbell Stadium at 3:30 p.m.. It will be first meeting between the two programs. The Golden Flashes dropped to 1-2 on the season after a 31-28 loss at home to Buffalo.
FSU has won three of its last four season openers, all vs. teams from the SEC (2022 – LSU, 2023 – LSU, 2025 – Alabama).
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FSU will begin its ACC slate on Friday, September 26th in Charlottesville against the Virginia Cavaliers. The teams last met in 2019 when the Hoos held off the ‘Noles 31-24 in Scott Stadium. Virginia improved to 2-1 on the season following its 55-16 win over William & Mary.
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