Louisville Cardinals fall to Florida State Seminoles in 2023 ACC Championship Game
Coverage from the game:
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Coverage during the game:
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — History is within reach.
After making the ACC championship game for the first time, No. 14 Louisville has a chance to win its first ACC title when it faces undefeated No. 4 Florida State. The Cardinals and Seminoles have played each other every year since U of L joined the conference in 2014 but the stakes are higher this year. Though FSU leads the series 17-6, the two teams are 3-3 in the last six meetings.
While Louisville coach Jeff Brohm said the Cardinals wanted to get as many players healthy as possible for the game, Florida State isn't in the same situation. The Seminoles may be down to third-string quarterback Brock Glenn, a freshman, depending on the availability of backup quarterback Tate Rodemaker, who was ruled a gametime decision.
The Courier Journal's Alexis Cubit, C.L. Brown, Brooks Holton, Jeff Faughender and Scott Utterback are at Bank of America Stadium to provide live updates during and after the game — here and on X, formerly known as Twitter. You can follow them on X at @Alexis_Cubit, @clbrownhoops, @BrooksHolton, @JFauGFX and @Utterback13.
FLORIDA STATE 16, LOUISVILLE 6 (4Q, 2:19)
FSU's Ryan Fitgerald kicked a 40 yard field goal.
FLORIDA STATE 13, LOUISVILLE 6 (4Q, 3:11)
The Seminoles extended their lead with a 33-yard field goal from Ryan Fitzgerald to cap off a six-play, 34-yard drive. Trey Benson was the star of the series with 33 yards on three carries.
FLORIDA STATE 10, LOUISVILLE 6 (4Q, 13:36)
A 33-yard field foal from Brock Travelstead made this a one-touchdown game. But chalk it up as a missed opportunity after U of L advanced the ball to FSU's 7-yard line and failed to reach the end zone.
FLORIDA STATE 10, LOUISVILLE 3 (3Q, 6:20)
Running back Lawrence Toafili's 73 yard run — the second longest in ACC title game history — set up a 2-yard run for the game's first touchdown. The Seminoles have been using Toafili in the Wildcat formation.
FLORIDA STATE 3, LOUISVILLE 3 (3Q, 7:02)
Kicker Brock Travelstead made a 36-yard field goal to tie the game during the Cardinals' first drive of the second half. They recorded 56 of their 140 total yards of offense during the series.
FLORIDA STATE 3, LOUISVILLE 0 (2Q, 10:32)
After a first quarter that saw a combined eight punts, FSU opened the scoring with a 45-yard field goal from Ryan Fitzgerald.
The kick capped an 11-play drive for the Seminoles covering 50 yards in 5:01. They benefitted from two Louisville penalties; Jarvis Brownlee was flagged for pass interference, then Ashton Gillotte was called for unnecessary roughness.
Brock Glenn likely to start at QB for Florida State football
Freshman Brock Glenn will likely draw the start at quarterback for Florida State.
Tate Rodemaker warmed up, but it does not seem like he will start.
Glenn was observed in pregame warmups and throwing the ball to the starting receivers and running backs and then later taking snaps with the first-team offensive line. It would mark Glenn's first career start.
Louisville vs. Florida State football pregame reading
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'Little bit of the unknown':Brohm prepares for possibility of facing third-string FSU QB
In the spotlight:Louisville can erase all doubts by beating Florida State in ACC title game
Another conference championship:How Brohm's Big Ten title experience can help Cards vs. FSU
'The two best teams:'Division-less ACC created opportunity for U of L to make history this season
ACC championship matchup look:Story lines, key players in Louisville-Florida State matchup
Earning accolades:Jawhar Jordan highlights 14 Louisville players named to All-ACC football teams
In the polls:Cardinals drops in CFP rankings following Governor's Cup loss to Kentucky
Around the city: Virginia RB discharged from Louisville hospital after scary injury vs. U of L
How to watch Louisville vs. Florida State football in 2023 ACC Championship Game
Who: Louisville (10-2, 7-1 ACC) vs. Florida State (12-0, 8-0)
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
TV: ABC
Radio: Paul Rogers (play-by-play) and Craig Swabek (analyst) will call the game on Louisville Radio Network (93.9 FM and 970 AM).
Streaming: Qualified subscribers can stream the game at espn.com/watch.
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