No. 14 Florida State football decimates East Texas A&M, 77-3

After winning the toss, the Seminoles deferred, and defensive lineman Darrell Jackson, Jr. started the defense off with a third-down sack that gave Florida State the ball. The offense took the field and went to work. FSU stuck mostly to the ground game with running back Gavin Sawchuk to cross midfield.

After a completion from quarterback Thomas Castellanos to wide receiver Duce Robinson, the 'Noles were in scoring position. Sawchuk was able to punch it in from the one-yard line to take the lead.

Robinson and Sawchuk Steal the Show

It didn't take Florida State long to make the score 14-0. On the first play of their second drive, Castellanos found Robinson blazing past a defender for an 82-yard touchdown. Robinson was quiet last week against Alabama, but had 173 receiving yards and two scores on five receptions against East Texas A&M.

It didn't take long for Robinson to find the end zone again, this time with a spectacular one-handed 42-yard catch with defensive back Javon Gilliespie in coverage. The fireworks kept flying on the ensuing drive with an interception by defensive back Earl Little, Jr. for a 48 yard return. The interception marked the first of the season for the Seminoles.

Robinson added to the stat sheet on a 20-yard reception to close out the first quarter. Sawchuk found the end zone again to make the score 27-0. A few short plays later, Sawchuk made it a hat trick with his third touchdown of the day, covering 53 yards. Overall, Robinson and Sawchuk accounted for 261 yards and five scores.

Wide receiver Micahi Danzy carried the rally, showing off his elite speed on a 53-yard touchdown run to make the score 42-0. His first touchdown came last weekend against FSU's 31-17 win over Alabama.

Quarterback Kevin Sperry made his college debut, and the Seminoles scored on his first drive. Although the 'Noles kept the ball mostly on the ground, they got into scoring position on an 18-yard rush by Sperry.

Sperry found wide receiver Jayvon Boggs crossing the end zone for a three-yard score, a first for both players. His second touchdown came later in the day on a 43-yard pass to running back Ousmane Kromah. Quarterback Brock Glenn also made his season debut and immediately found tight end Amaree Williams for a 35-yard touchdown.

The remainder of the points in the game came in garbage time. Overall, 12 different players (3 passing, 4 rushing, 5 receiving) scored touchdowns.

Defense Nearly Pitches Shutout

FSU defense created two takeaways, with the second interception coming halfway through the second quarter. Defensive back Jerry Wilson was able to jump a route on a pass thrown by quarterback Will Madonna. Overall, the defense allowed 92 yards passing and 105 yards rushing. They had three sacks and nine tackles for loss.

FSU moved to 2-0 on the season and will move on to Kent State at home on September 20.